Benway v. Maryland Port Administration

Linda Benway, appellant, filed a claim with the Workers’ Compensation Commission of Maryland (Commission) seeking death benefits from appellees, the Maryland Port Administration and the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund, as a result of the death of her husband, Robert L. Benway, Jr. A hearing on appellant’s claim was held on March 6, 2008. The Commission disallowed her claim on March 21, 2008. Appellant, acting pro se, filed a Petition for Judicial Review of the Commission’s decision in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City on April 14, 2008. On April 29, 2008, a Pre-Trial Scheduling Order was…