Doctor's Weight Loss Ctrs. v. Blackston

Summary

The Supreme Court of Maryland held that Virginia substantive law governs the damages award because the evidence was sufficient for the jury to find that Blackston sustained a legally cognizable infection injury during her surgery in Virginia. Applying Maryland's lex loci delicti rule, the Court concluded that Virginia's medical-malpractice damages cap, rather than Maryland's cap on non-economic damages, applies. The Court therefore affirmed the Appellate Court of Maryland. No separate opinions were issued.