Becker v. Crounse Corp.
United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
822 F. Supp. 386 (1993)

- Written by Kate Luck, JD
Facts
Virgil and Ruby Joleen Becker (plaintiffs) were injured in a boating accident in which their son, Randall Becker (defendant), was driving. The Beckers’ boat capsized after the operation of three large, nearby commercial barges created a damaging surge of water. Virgil and Ruby sued Randall and settled their case for $45,000. Virgil and Ruby then brought suit against the owners of the commercial barges—Crounse Corporation, M/G Transport Services, and Midsouth Towing (the barge owners) (defendants)—for negligence. The barge owners filed a crossclaim against Randall for contribution. Randall moved to dismiss the crossclaim, arguing that his settlement agreement with Virgil and Ruby precluded any further liability.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Heyburn, J.)
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