Supreme Court rejects Maryland woman’s attempt to press state, federal cases

By: Maryland Matters Staff

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 842

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A divided Supreme Court Thursday said a Maryland woman cannot press a lawsuit against the University of Maryland Medical System while her state court appeal of the same issue is still pending.

The court ruled 5-4 against a woman identified only as T.M., saying a narrow doctrine prohibits “state-court losers” from taking their cases to federal court for review before the state courts have entered a final judgment in the case.

“This case asks …

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