Plaintiffs’ bar opposes use of force homeowner immunity bill  

Posted: 7:40 pm Wed, February 3, 2010
By Steve Lash

ANNAPOLIS – Plaintiffs’ lawyers assailed legislation Wednesday that would largely immunize from civil liability people who injure or kill a burglar in their home or office, saying the bill could sanction violence by homeowners. “Burglars don’t want confrontation; they want valuables,” trial attorney Wayne M. Willoughby told the House Judiciary Committee. “Do you want to ...