Hayes v. Raulli

OPINION OF THE COURT

John R. Tenney, J.

This is a snowmobile accident case. The matter was originally commenced against the owner and operator of the machine. Subsequently, a second action based on products liability was commenced against the manufacturer.

It appears that after service of the original complaint, plaintiffs attorney entered into settlement negotiations with the owner’s insurance carrier. On this motion, the carrier alleges that a settlement in the amount of the policy limits was reached with plaintiff and seeks an order enforcing that settlement and ordering a discontinuance and…