Pietz v. Indermuehle

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The trial court summarily dismissed Edward Pietz’s action against his former partners for indemnification, contribution, and breach of fiduciary duties. Pietz appeals, contending that the trial court erred in ruling that these claims were time barred. We hold that Pietz’s partnership indemnity/contribution claim did not accrue until he paid the settlement and was, therefore, timely. We also find that there is a genuine issue of material fact regarding whether Pietz’s contribution claim under the Tort Reform Act was timely. Accordingly, we reverse the trial court’s dismissal of these claims…