Cobb v. Corbett

Brazil, J.:

Alayna Cobb appeals from the trial court’s order dismissing her negligence action against Westaff, Inc. (Westaff).

Alayna Cobb was injured when she and Danny Corbett collided in a car accident in November 2000. In November 2002, Cobb brought a negligence action against Corbett, Farmer’s Insurance Company, Inc. (Farmer’s), and Westaff. Cobb’s action against Westaff, Corbett’s employer, was based on the theory of respondeat superior.

Cobb subsequently settled with Corbett and Farmer’s for the sum of $50,000 and executed a release in their favor. In the release, Cobb agreed to discharge…