Bennett v. Shinoda Floral, Inc.

Schumacher, J. *

James Bennett brought this damage action against George Wasilche and Shinoda Floral, Inc., for injuries received in an automobile collision. The trial court granted a defense motion for summary judgment and dismissed the action because Bennett had signed a release of all claims. Bennett appeals.

On August 23, 1982, Bennett was driving his automobile when it was struck from the rear by a Shinoda Floral truck driven by Wasilche in the course of his employment. Almost immediately, Bennett felt back pain and, on the same day, consulted Dr. L. C. Hoover who had treated him in the…