The Maryland Supreme Court granted a petition for writ of certiorari on December 19, 2025, in the case of *Bowler v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company*, vacating the judgment of the lower court and remanding the case for further proceedings.

The case, designated as Petition No. 309 for the September Term 2024, involves plaintiff Kevin Bowler and defendant State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The matter originated in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County under case number C-16-CV-24-000961.

In its order, the Maryland Supreme Court not only granted the petition for writ of certiorari but also vacated the judgment and remanded the case to the circuit court. The court's decision references its recent ruling in *Bowens v. State Farm*, decided in November 2025, suggesting the Bowens decision provides relevant guidance for the resolution of Bowler's case.

The case was decided by the full seven-member court, including Chief Justice Fader and Justices Watts, Booth, Biran, Gould, Eaves, and Killough. All seven justices participated in the determination.

The grant of certiorari represents a victory for petitioner Bowler, as the Supreme Court has agreed to review the case and has already provided relief by vacating the lower court's judgment. The remand will allow the circuit court to reconsider the matter in light of the Supreme Court's guidance and the principles established in the Bowens decision.

This development demonstrates the Maryland Supreme Court's active oversight of insurance law disputes and its willingness to provide corrective guidance when lower courts' decisions may not align with established precedent or evolving legal standards.