PATTERSON v. AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

9411-08042; CA A88910.

916 P.2d 881 (1996)

141 Or. App. 50

Lowell A. PATTERSON, Appellant, v. AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC., Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided May 15, 1996.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Christine Coers-Mitchell, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With her on the briefs were Don G. Carter and McEwen, Gisvold, Rankin, Carter & Streinz.

Christopher W. Thompkins, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Paul R. Duden and Tooze, Shenker, Duden, Creamer, Frank & Hutchison.

Before WARREN, P.J., and EDMONDS and ARMSTRONG, JJ.


EDMONDS, Judge.

Plaintiff brought this products liability action to recover damages for alleged defects in a penile prosthesis manufactured by defendant. The trial court granted defendant's motion for summary judgment on the ground that plaintiff had released all claims against defendant as part of the settlement of a previous case. ORCP 47. Plaintiff appeals from the subsequent judgment, and we reverse.

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