Baltimore Cnty. v. Ulrich

Baltimore County, Maryland v. Charles Ulrich, No. 2541, Sept. Term 2018. Opinion by Arthur, J. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT—STATUTORY LIEN ON EMPLOYEE’S RECOVERY FROM THIRD-PARTY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER If a person other than an employer is liable for a work-related injury, the employee may bring a claim under the Workers’ Compensation Act against the employer or may bring an action for damages against the third-party tortfeasor. Md. Code (1991, 2016 Repl. Vol.), § 9-901 of the Labor and Employment Article. When an employee pursues a claim for workers’ compensation benefits and also sues the third…