Slocum v. Donahue
Massachusetts Appeals Court
693 N.E.2d 179 (Mass. App. 1998)
Relevant factsFree
After Robert Donahue (defendant) pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide, the Slocums (plaintiffs) sued him and cross-claimed against Ford, alleging a defective floor mat contributed to the fatal accident and seeking indemnity and contribution; the Slocums separately settled with Ford for $150,000 in exchange for a release, causing dismissal of the Donahues' cross-claims against Ford.
IssueFree
Whether an individual may be indemnified if he is a joint tortfeasor.