Wright v. Orlowski

This is an appeal from a final order sustaining pleas filed by defendants alleging that they were released by accord and satisfaction consummated by plaintiffs with certain joint tortfeasors acting through their insurers.

Edward R. Wright, a student at James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys, suffered multiple injuries which left him a quadriplegic. His injuries were sustained during a “hazing” incident when he was thrown from a classroom window by fellow students. On September 18, 1972, two motions for judgment (later amended) were filed against the several defendants listed in the margin. * Suing…