Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 1-505

  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
In any action brought under this subtitle, a court may:

(1) Issue an injunction to restrain continued violation of this subtitle;

(2) Reinstate the employee to the same, or an equivalent position held before the violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle;

(3) Remove any adverse personnel record entries based on or related to the violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle;

(4) Reinstate full fringe benefits and seniority rights;

(5) Require compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration; and

(6) Assess reasonable attorney’s fees and other litigation expenses against:

(i) The employer, if the employee prevails; or

(ii) The employee, if the court determines that the action was brought by the employee in bad faith and without basis in law or fact.