Cortez v. Kenneally

Opinion

VOGEL (C. S.), P. J.

Introduction

Purportedly pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6, 1 the trial court made orders enforcing against defendant and appellant Sharon Kenneally a previous settlement agreement of a medical malpractice action brought by plaintiffs and respondents Miguel Cortez and Graciela de Cortez and the estate of Liliana Cortez, involving alleged malpractice of appellant’s husband, Leo F. Kenneally, M.D. The orders must be reversed, because appellant did not personally participate in the settlement agreement or personally agree to be obligated by it. Under…