Francois v. University of Miami

Appellant Nelson Francois, 'as Personal Representative of the Estate of Caroline Francois (“Francois”) appeals the denial of his Motion for Relief from Judgment. We reverse.

This case follows our decision in University of Miami v. Francois, 76 So.3d 360 (Fla. 3d DCA 2011) 1 in which we determined that a settlement agreement Francois had entered into with defendants Angelica Martinez, R.N. (“Nurse Martinez”) and Medical' Staffing Network Holdings, Inc. (“Medical Staffing”) had the effect of also releasing his claims against the University of Miami (the “University”). Id.' at 366-67.…