Dalworth Restoration, Inc. v. Mrs. Angie Rife-Marshall

OPINION

TERRIE LIVINGSTON, Chief Justice.

Appellant Dalworth Restoration, Inc. appeals the trial court’s money judgment in favor of appellee Mrs. Angie Rife-Marshall. In one issue, appellant contends that the trial court erred by not applying a settlement credit under section 33.012(b) of the civil practice and remedies code. 1 We reverse the trial court’s judgment and render a take-nothing judgment for appellant.

Background Facts 2

In 2009, appellee sued Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Liberty Mutual), Larry Pitman, and Noel Najera (the original defendants). In her original petition, appellee…