Civil litigation — Discovery misconduct — Fee award
This appeal arises from an award of sanctions for discovery misconduct in the Circuit Court for Howard County. From May 2014 to August 2016 Appellees/CrossAppellants, Beemnet Mengesteab (“Daniel”) and his sister Shelmat Mengesteab (“Mona”) lived with their Mother Rediet Birru (“Ms. Birru”) at Autumn Crest Apartments. 1 Autumn Crest Apartments is owned and operated by Appellees/Cross-Appellants, Grady Management, Inc. and Autumn Crest LLC (“Landlords”). During their occupancy, Tenants alleged that they were exposed to mold and mold spores. Appellees filed a Complaint in the Circuit Court for Howard County, which set forth claims of negligence, breach of contract, and a violation of the Consumer Protection Act.