Kelly v. Widner

This appeal arises from a suit for personal injuries brought by Eleanor Kelly against Mr. Widner and Mr. Huntley. Ms. Kelly signed a release with Farmers Insurance Company in exchange for $8,900. She later filed a personal injury action against the insureds, Mr. Widner and Mr. Huntley, alleging negligence. In their answer, defendants plead the affirmative defense of release. The District Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants and Ms. Kelly appeals from that judgment. We reverse the summary judgment of the District Court and remand. The issues are:

1. Did the District Court…