Opinion ID: 2323004
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 11

Heading: Carter, Davis, Lewis, Strong, Neal, Stewart, Koehler and Matthews

Text: Throughout Respondent's representation in the Carter, Davis, Lewis, Strong, Neal, Stewart, Koehler, and Matthews matters, representatives of Maryland General Hospital asked Respondent to provide written reports for the purpose of updating and advising the Hospital about litigation brought against it. Notwithstanding repeated requests, Respondent failed to provide written reports for the purpose of updating and advising the Hospital about litigation brought against it. Notwithstanding repeated requests, Respondent failed to provide the status reports for many months. Summaries of pending litigation were provided on or about December 15, 2000 and March 15, 2001. Those reports were misleading in that they did not reveal the pendency of motions for judgment and outstanding default orders. Further, Respondent failed to advise the Hospital in those cases that motions to compel and/or for sanctions were filed against it and its defendant representatives or doctors. Respondent violated Maryland Rule of Professional Conduct 1.4 and 8.4(c) and (d).