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Mattco Forge, Inc. v. Arthur Young & Co.

California Court of Appeal

Decided September 29, 1995No. B079717PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

KLEIN, P. J.

Cross-complainants and appellants Arthur Young & Company, Richard E. Lamping, Thomas W. Blumer and Ernst & Young (collectively Young) appeal an order dismissing their cross-complaint against attorneys James B. Helmer, Jr., and Robert L. Neff, Jr. (Helmer & Neff), cross-defendants and respondents, pursuant to a “good faith” settlement.

The essential issue presented is whether the trial court abused its discretion in finding the subject settlement to be in good faith. (Code Civ. Proc., § 877.6.)

Because no substantial evidence was presented regarding the settling party’s…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Biakanja v. IrvingCalifornia Supreme Court · 1958
  2. Lucas v. HammCalifornia Supreme Court · 1961
  3. Goodman v. KennedyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1976
  4. Tech-Bilt, Inc. v. Woodward-Clyde & AssociatesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1985
  5. Booth v. Mary Carter Paint CompanyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1967

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3Cited by19 opinions

  1. Cahill v. San Diego Gas & Electric Co.California Court of Appeal · 2011
  2. Mattco Forge, Inc. v. Arthur Young & Co.California Court of Appeal · 1997
  3. Neverkovec v. FredericksCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1999
  4. GACKSTETTER v. FrawleyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2006
  5. Wilshire Ins. Co. v. Tuff Boy Holding, Inc.California Court of Appeal · 2001

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