§ 6-311. Disclosure of last known address information

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 6-311 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in Rule 1–202 of the Maryland Rules.

(b)    (1)    This section applies to an action against a person who had applicable insurance coverage under an insurance policy or self–insurance plan at the time the alleged liability that is the subject of the action was incurred.

(2)    Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, this section applies to a person who is a defendant subject to a complaint, counterclaim, cross–claim, or third–party complaint.

(c)    (1)    On written request of a plaintiff to the action, an insurer or a person that has a self–insurance plan shall provide to the plaintiff the defendant’s last known home and business addresses if known.

(2)    An insurer or a person that has a self–insurance plan, and their employees and agents, may not be civilly or criminally liable for the disclosure of information required under this subsection.

(d)    A defendant who is subject to the provisions of this section is deemed to have consented to the disclosure of the information described in this section.