J. D. Fields & Co. v. Nottingham Constr. Co.

This dispute concerns whether a construction company's contractual claim for indemnity via a third-party demand against a subcontractor is perempted.

BACKGROUND

In May 2005, Nottingham Construction Company, L.L.C. (subsequently known as NCMC, L.L.C., but referred to herein as "Nottingham"), entered into a contract with the City of Hammond, Louisiana, as the general contractor for the construction of the North Plant Lift Station Improvements project ("the Project"). In November 2005, Nottingham entered into a subcontract with Professional Construction *300Services, Inc. (subsequently known as Cycle…