Ryder Truck Rental, Inc v. Urbane

Defendants Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., and Atlas Trucking, Inc.,1 appeal as of right the order dismissing Ryder’s cross-claim against defendant Urbane for indemnification. On appeal, Ryder challenges only the order dismissing its claim for contribution from Urbane. We reverse.

Plaintiff Rowlf Hawkins injured himself while assisting defendant Urbane in moving Urbane’s property from Urbane’s residence. Urbane had earlier helped Hawkins and his fellow church members construct a playground at a parochial school. In response to Hawkins’ inquiry during the project, Urbane allegedly informed Hawkins…