Panatrol Corp. v. Emerson Electric Co.

OPINION

Opinion by

SANDEE BRYAN MARION, Justice.

In this appeal, we determine whether the trial court erred in rendering summary judgments on appellee’s claim for contribution and appellant’s claim for indemnity. We conclude the trial court erred; therefore, we reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

This dispute arises from a larger suit filed by plaintiffs against several defendants, including Emerson Electric Company (“Emerson”). The plaintiffs operate a turkey processing plant in Fredericksburg, Texas, and they purchased a commercial turkey fryer from Peerless Metal Products Corporation (“Peerless”).…