Parsons Ex Rel. Cabaniss v. American Family Insurance Co.

¶ 1. Holly Parsons appeals from an order that dismissed all claims against Peter and Jennifer Klug for injuries Parsons suffered in an automobile accident. The court held that when Parsons cashed the $100,000 check that followed an offer of judgment, she released the Klugs from all liability arising from the accident. The court dismissed all claims against the Klugs. Parsons argues that the court erred when it enforced the settlement because all settlements involving a minor must be approved by the court and, further, that her negotiation of the $100,000 check did not constitute an accord and…