Daniel v. Morris

Beverly Cesary Daniel appeals the final summary judgment entered by the trial court in favor of Associated Investigators, Inc. and John B. Morris, an employee of Associated Investigators. Daniel argues the trial court erred when it determined that Associated Investigators and Morris were subsequent tortfeasors of BankFirst and that the settlement and release of BankFirst discharged Associated Investigators and Morris from liability. We agree and reverse.

Daniel owned and operated Orlando Limousine, Inc., with her business partner, Carlos Rivera.1 BankFirst held a purchase-money security…