Ford Motor Co. v. Neese

Ford Motor Company (hereinafter "Ford") appeals from a judgment reforming a general release signed by Jimmy Sue Neese, as administratrix of the estate of James M. Neese, into a pro tanto release. We affirm.

In December 1986, an automobile driven by Danny Ray Smith struck an automobile driven by Gregory Fowler and owned by Carolyn Fowler Odom. Ms. Odom and James M. Neese, passengers in the car driven by Fowler, were killed. Both cars were insured by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (hereinafter "State Farm"). Charles Mann, a State Farm claims representative, contacted Jimmy Sue…