Fortney v. Callenberger

¶ 1 Daniel M. Fortney appeals from the entry of summary judgment in favor of Ronald W. Callenberger, M.D., entered on June 6, 2001, in the Court of Common Pleas, Tioga County. On appeal, Fortney challenges the trial court’s finding that the release signed by Fortney discharged claims against Callenberger and that Cal-lenberger had standing to assert the release as a defense against Fortney’s claims. Upon review, we affirm.

¶2 On January 3, 1996, Fortney was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in serious injury to his ankle. The injury occurred when Fortney was standing behind a…