Allen v. Perry

SATZ, Judge.

This case arises from a three car collision that occurred between plaintiff, Dino Allen (Allen), and defendants, Eddie Perry (Perry), and Eldridge Taylor (Taylor). Plaintiff appeals from the apportionment of a judgment in his favor. We reverse and remand with directions.

Plaintiff Allen sued Perry and Taylor. Perry and Taylor, in turn, filed cross-claims against each other. Immediately before trial, Taylor’s counsel disclosed that Taylor and plaintiff had settled plaintiff’s claim against Taylor for $1000. Taylor’s counsel moved to dismiss Perry’s cross-claim against Taylor, but…