Legal Opinion
Franck v. Polaris E-Z Go Division of Textron, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
Decided June 29, 1984No. Civ. 22844PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
CARR, J.
In this appeal we consider an issue of first impression: the proper reduction of a damages award against a nonsettling tortfeasor under Code of Civil Procedure section 877 when plaintiff and other defendants agree to a structured settlement calling for future periodic payments.
Defendant Polaris E-Z Go Division of Textron, Inc., (Polaris) was found liable for injuries sustained by plaintiff while riding on a snowmobile manufactured by Polaris. Damages were assessed at $300,000.
Prior to trial, pláintiff settled with defendants Todd and Robert Weichers (respectively, the driver…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Schroeder v. Auto Driveaway Co.California Supreme Court · 1974
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3Cited by15 opinions
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