Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Wayne Demarco v. Travelers Insurance Company — Flaherty, J., Dissenting

July 12, 20112011 R.I. LEXIS 116

Summary

Justice Flaherty dissents, arguing that the document signed by DeMarco is a clear general release that extinguishes any claim against Doire and therefore precludes any assignment to Travelers. He maintains that the majority’s reinterpretation contradicts established contract interpretation principles and public policy. The dissent would vacate the judgment for DeMarco and enter judgment for Travelers.