Johnson v. Continental West, Inc.

These are consolidated cases in which appellants challenge the trial courts' issuance of summary judgments in actions seeking common law indemnity against alleged active tortfeasors.

Johnson v. Continental West, Inc.

In 1977 Kelli Christenson, age 3, received permanent injuries when a display accessories board fell on her while she was shopping with her mother in appellant Johnson's store. Her parents sued appellant Johnson on behalf of Kelli and themselves.

In 1980 the Superior Court approved settlement of the minor's claim against appellant Johnson. On the same day her parents signed a release…