Starr v. Union Pacific Railroad

Greene, J.;

Archer Daniels Midland Corporation (ADM) appeals the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) on its claims that ADM should indemnify UP pursuant to contract for one half of the cost of a personal injury settlement with a railroad employee, James Starr, who was injured on ADM properly. ADM also appeals the district court’s award of one half of ADM’s attorney fees and costs incurred in defending Starr’s claims. UP cross-appeals, claiming indemnity for all amounts paid as well as all attorney fees and costs. We affirm in part, reverse…