Perkins v. Children's Orthopedic Hospital

This appeal presents two issues. First, is the rule set forth in Glover, 1 that the release of a solvent agent releases a principal from claims based on vicarious liability for the negligence of the released agent, still a viable theory in this state? Second, if so, in a case where dual agency exists, does the release of one principal and its "agents", without specifically naming them, release the agents and extinguish any vicarious liability of the second principal for their acts? We answer both questions affirmatively.

Facts

This case involves allegations of medical malpractice. Andrew Ray…