Stickler v. American Augers, Inc.

American Augers, Inc., appeals the dismissal of its third-party complaint against Cee-Jay Contractors, Inc., seeking contribution. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff, Donna Stickler, filed a wrongful death and survival action against defendant, American Augers, Inc. (Augers), the manufacturer of an auger that tipped over and crushed plaintiffs decedent, Harry D. Stickler. Plaintiff subsequently amended her complaint adding three other defendants, the Village of Schaumburg, Blackmore Construction, Inc. (Blackmore), and Pavia-Marting & Company (Pa-via), all of which had some supervisory authority…