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The Supreme Court of Rhode Island<\/a> has held that the release of a master or principal or employer from liability also releases a servant or employee from potential legal liability.<\/p>\n

In this case, Michelle Hall sued Tavares Pediatric Center Inc., an assisted living facility, alleging liability for injuries her daughter suffered while being care for there. Before trial, the parties settled. The plaintiff signed a joint tortfeasor<\/a> release that exempted Tavares agents and employees. The court then dismissed the case.<\/p>\n

Later, Hall sued two nurses who provided care to her daughter at the same Tavares Pediatric Center. The nurses moved for summary judgment on the basis that under state law, they and Tavares were a single tortfeasor and, therefore, Tavares released the nurses. The trial court agreed and an appeal was taken.<\/p>\n

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The Supreme Court of Rhode Island has held that the release of a master or principal or employer from liability also releases a servant or employee from potential legal liability. 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