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Janet's Cleaning Service v. Roynon

Court of Appeals of Maryland

Decided February 16, 1988No. 71Published

1Opinion of the Court

RODOWSKY, Judge.

Because of a reciprocity requirement in Maryland law we must decide a question of Virginia law in order to determine if the workers’ compensation claim asserted in this case may be entertained in Maryland.

Respondent, Anna M. Roynon (Roynon), filed a claim with the Workmen’s Compensation Commission of Maryland (Commission) alleging that she had been injured in May 1983 while at work for one of the petitioners, Janet’s Cleaning Service, when a co-worker punched Roynon in the mouth. Janet’s Cleaning contested the Commission’s jurisdiction and the Commission ultimately ruled that…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Hauch v. ConnorCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1983
  2. Barksdale v. H.O. Engen, Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1977
  3. Board of Supervisors v. BoazSupreme Court of Virginia · 1940
  4. Hoffer Bros. v. SmithSupreme Court of Virginia · 1927
  5. Cohen v. Cohen's Department Store, Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1938

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