The phrase "joint tortfeasors" refers to multiple people or entities who share responsibility for causing harm or committing a wrongful act. They work together and are held accountable for the damages or injuries caused. Full definition
In that case, the court held that defendants who intend to assert fault on a non-party joint tortfeasor need to do so as an affirmative defense. (fortlauderdalecaraccidentattorneyblog.com)
Recently in Illinois, the state supreme court held that a counterclaim for contribution by joint tortfeasors following an injurious truck accident was rightly dismissed, despite defendants» claims that a prior settlement was not reached in good faith because the settling defendant's conduct was intentional. (fortlauderdalecaraccidentattorneyblog.com)