McReynolds v. Krebs

Adams, Judge.

Carmen McReynolds, one of two defendants in a tort action arising out of an automobile accident, appeals the dismissal of her co-defendant, as well as her corresponding cross-claims. The trial court reasoned that the Tort Reform Act of 2005 had eliminated her claims of contribution or set-off and replaced it with a process of apportionment, which did not require the presence of the co-defendant. She also appeals the denial of her motion to enforce a settlement agreement with the plaintiff.

The evidence shows that plaintiff Lisa Krebs was riding as a front-seat passenger in a 2002…