Greshko

Cross-complainant Nora Greshko appeals from an order dismissing her cross-complaint for indemnity against cross-defendants County of Los Angeles (County) and City of Industry (City) upon the determination by the trial court that County and City had entered into a good faith settlement with plaintiffs Cipriano Salas and Helen Salas.

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Factual and Procedural Background

In 1978, Cipriano and Helen Salas sued Greshko, County and City for damages arising out of an automobile collision in which Greshko made a left-hand turn in an intersection with no separate left-turn lanes, in front of plaintiff Cipriano Salas who was traveling in the opposite direction. Plaintiff was rendered quadriplegic as a result of the accident. In September 1981, two weeks before the date set for trial, plaintiffs dismissed their complaint as to City in exchange for a waiver of costs and any cause of action for malicious prosecution. On the day set for trial, plaintiffs dismissed the County in exchange for a waiver of costs. The case proceeded to trial against Greshko, who had insurance policy limits of $50,000. The jury awarded plaintiffs $1.9 million damages. Greshko appealed the judgment (Salas…