Gables Constr., Inc. v. Red Coats, Inc.

This appeal presents a question of first impression in Maryland: whether, and under what circumstances, a contractual waiver can shield a contracting party from both third-party contribution and direct liability, in addition to other issues. We shall affirm the Circuit Court for Montgomery County's rulings and hold that a contractual waiver of subrogation does not bar contribution under the Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act ("UCATA"), but part ways with the jury verdict and hold that the contractual waiver in the Vendor Services Agreement ("VSA") and the settlement…