Parsons v. Kuhne-Simmons Co., Inc.

Allen R. Parsons filed an action against Kuhne-Simmons Co., Inc., and another corporation, alleging that he received injuries by reason of an alleged violation of the Illinois Structural Work Act. Kuhne-Simmons filed an answer to the original complaint and a third-party complaint against Art-O-Lite Co., Inc., asserting a right of indemnity. The original third-party complaint and a subsequent amended third-party complaint were both dismissed on motion of the third-party defendant. KuhneSimmons, as third-party plaintiff, elected to stand on the complaint as amended and judgment, final in form,…