KIRK v. MOE

No. 56570-8.

114 Wn.2d 550 (1990)

789 P.2d 84

JAMES A. KIRK, Appellant, v. JERRY MOE, Respondent.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

April 12, 1990.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Helsell, Fetterman, Martin, Todd & Hokanson, by William A. Helsell and Robert N. Gellatly, for appellant.

Ries & Kenison, by Harry E. Ries, for respondent.


BRACHTENBACH, J.

An employer seeks contribution from his employee following settlement by the employer, and others, with the injured party as a result, at least in part, of the employee's negligence.

The main issue is this: When an injured party releases both the principal and agent from liability, but the agent does not participate in the settlement agreement, is the agent thereby discharged from liability to the principal for contribution or indemnity under...

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