Ruby E. Thompson, Acting on Her Own Behalf and on Behalf of Her Son, Shad H. Thompson, a Minor v. Sarah Brule, Leroy R. Brule

JOHN R. GIBSON, Senior Circuit Judge.

Leo Brule and his daughter, Sarah Brule, appeal from the district court’s 1 entry of judgment in favor of Ruby E. Thompson, acting on her behalf and on the behalf of her son, Shad H. Thompson, for injuries that Shad Thompson received in an automobile accident, as well as the court’s rulings on a number of orders. On appeal, the Brules argue that the district court erred in ruling that it had subject matter jurisdiction. They further argue that a partial release the Thompsons executed in favor of Michael Thygeson extinguished their liability to the…