Samuelson v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad

Rogosheske, Justice.

Plaintiff-trustee’s action to recover damages for death by wrongful act was compromised and settled before trial by defendant and third-party plaintiff, Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company (hereinafter.Rock Island). The subsequent trial of Rock Island’s claim for contribution resulted in a determination that the settlement was reasonable and that the negligence of third-party defendant, David Urban Samuelson (hereinafter appellant), was a causal factor in the death. This appeal raises the sole issue of whether Rock Island may recover contribution from…