Mead v. Bloom

I disagree with the majority’s holding that plaintiff’s verdict must be reduced in accordance with section 15-108 of the General Obligations Law. Inasmuch as the settling defendant’s relationship to this litigation is one of vicarious liability only, the statute, which sets forth the consequences of a settlement by one of two or more joint tort-feasors, is inapplicable.

Plaintiff brought this action for personal injuries suffered in an automobile collision. Joined as defendants and treated as one unit for purposes of liability were the driver, Karen Bloom, and the owner, Maurice Bloom, of the…