District Court, E.D. Virginia September 30, 1998, 98-142-A (Dacotah Marketing & Research, L.L.C. v. Versatility, Inc.)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ELLIS, District Judge.

This diversity fraud and misrepresentation action presents an unsettled question of Virginia law concerning the nature of the “good faith” required of a claimant in settling with one of two or more joint tortfeasors pursuant to Virginia Code § 8.01-35.1.