Northwest Airlines v. Hughes Air Corp.

Northwest Airlines brought this action against Hughes Air Corporation seeking to enforce the indemnification clause of a commercial lease agreement. The trial court granted Hughes summary judgment. We reverse.

The relevant facts are these: Hughes leased a portion of an air cargo building owned by Northwest, the lease agreement containing the following clause:

Indemnity. Lessee shall indemnify the Lessor from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits or judgments (including costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith) for deaths or injuries to persons or for loss…