Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Carbon County July 28, 2014, No. 09-3311 (Stang v. Smith)

NANOVIC, P.J.,

The basic facts at issue in these proceedings are not uncommon. The negligence of multiple persons is alleged to have combined and caused injury to another — here death. Decedent’s estate files suit against all defendants. None of the defendants files a cross-claim against any other defendant. Prior to trial plaintiff settles with some, but not all of the defendants.