Estate of Tobias ex rel. Tobias v. Barnaby

Joanne Tobias, Personal Representative of the Estate of Francis Tobias, appeals an order enforcing settlement and dismissing the action with respect to defendant-appel-lee Velma Barnaby. We affirm.

The personal representative filed suit against the defendants-appellees. She alleged that the two defendant corporations had been hired to provide in-home health care for her late mother, Francis Tobias. Defendant-appellee Velma Barnaby was a home health care worker who provided services to the decedent. The complaint alleged that defendant Barnaby stole jewelry while working in the home.

Defendant…