Gerdmann Ex Rel. Habush v. United States Fire Insurance Co.

Roen Salvage Company and its insurer, United States Fire Insurance Company, appeal a judgment awarding $40,675.34 to The Manitowoc Company, Inc., and its insurer, Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of Wisconsin. Nathan Gerdmann had sued Roen for personal injury damages, and Roen sought contribution from Manitowoc. Based on an indemnifica tion agreement with Roen, Manitowoc counterclaimed for the costs and attorney fees it incurred in defending against Roen’s action. Because sec. 895.49, Stats., does not void the indemnity agreement between Roen and Manitowoc, and because we find no…