Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

Assuming the question is "can a defendant sue for lost wages associated with time spent defending a suit that was ultimately dismissed/lost?," the answer is No. In the American system, the parties each bear their own costs for suit unless there is a specific provision (contract or statute) pushing costs onto the losing side. However, even in cases where a losing party needs to pay the other's attorney fees reimbursement does not usually cover a party's own time.

Naturally the general legal information provided above is not intended as specific legal advice and you may wish to consult an attorney for a comprehensive evaluation or to see how the law applies to the specific facts of your case.