Nielsen Construction Co. v. International Iron Products

Opinion

KREMER, P. J.

Nielsen Construction Company (Nielsen), a general contractor on a construction project, appeals a judgment of dismissal following the sustaining of a demurrer on its action claiming a subcontractor, International Iron Products (International), was contractually obligated to defend and to indemnify Nielsen from damages and injuries suffered by an International employee on the construction site. Nielsen contends the trial court erred in finding the contract containing the indemnity provision was not timely executed under Labor Code 1 section 3864. We affirm.

Facts

In November…