City of Tucson v. Superior Court

OPINION

FELDMAN, Vice Chief Justice.

This is an action in which one joint tortfeasor seeks contribution from another for amounts paid to the injured party. See A.R.S. § 12-2501 et seq. We granted review to determine whether a non-settling tortfeasor is bound by the amount of damages that the settling tortfeasors paid in “good faith” to obtain the injured parties’ complete release of all defendants. See Rule 23, Ariz.R.Civ.App.P., 17B A.R.S. We have jurisdiction under Ariz. Const, art. 6, § 5(3), and A.R.S. § 12-120.24.

FACTS

This case arises from an automobile accident and resulting actions for…