Oliver v. Clark

Todd A. Oliver, plaintiff-appellant, brought this action seeking recovery of damages for bodily injuries allegedly sustained on October 7, 1991, in an automobile collision with a vehicle driven by defendant-appellee, Felisha E. Clark. In defense of the action, Clark asserted that on October 25 Oliver received settlement funds and executed a document entitled “Release of All Claims,” which released her from all damage claims arising from that accident. On Clark’s motion for summary judgment, the district court determined that the release and settlement bound Oliver, and the action was…