An insurance agency settled some disputes with former officers but didn't mention tort claims in the settlement agreement. The court ruled that settling contract claims doesn't automatically settle separate tort claims like breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, or defamation. This matters to subcontractors because settlement agreements must explicitly cover all types of claims you want to release, or you may face additional lawsuits later.
Always list specific claim types in settlement agreements—don't assume contract settlements cover tort claims automatically