Poland v. Twomey

Hicks, j.

The defendants, Attorney Paul J. Twomey and Twomey & Sisti, appeal the decision of the Superior Court (McHugh, J.) finding an enforceable settlement agreement, notwithstanding the refusal of the plaintiffs, Mark and Georgette Poland, to execute a release. We affirm.

The record supports the following. On May 30, 1994, the Polands were involved in a motor vehicle accident. They retained Twomey to pursue a claim for negligence arising out of the accident. Twomey settled Mrs. Poland’s case before trial. In June 1997, the jury returned a defendant’s verdict in Mr. Poland’s case.

Dissatisfied…