Knoche v. Cox

Dixie Lee Cox was employed as a dental assistant by William L. Knoche, D. D. S. She was killed by the negligent act of Knoche. The issue for decision is whether, under the circumstances of the accident, Knoche’s liability for her death was exclusively under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, Maryland Code (1957, 1964 Repl. Vol., 1977 Cum. Supp.) Art. 101, § 1, etseq. (the Act). We hold that it was.

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The accident occurred on 4 April 1975 in Knoche’s dental office. Mrs. Cox reported for work about 8:00 o’clock that morning and was to work until 6:00 p.m. About 12:40 p.m. she was…