Court of Appeals of Maryland July 20, 1995, No. 131 (Para v. Richards Group of Washington Ltd. Partnership)

CHASANOW, Judge.

In the instant case, we must determine whether the owner and developer of a housing development who serves as the general contractor can be considered a statutory employer under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act and whether, because of the statutory employer status, can be immune from tort liability in a suit arising out of the death of a subcontractor’s employee.