Seifert v. Regents of University of Minnesota

OPINION

WILLIAM J. FLEMING, Judge. *

Appellant NewMech Company, Inc. challenges summary judgment that awarded respondent Regents of the University of Minnesota attorney fees and costs under the indemnity provision in NewMech’s construction contract with the Regents.

FACTS

In October 1984, respondent Regents of the University of Minnesota (Regents) contracted with appellant NewMech Company, Inc. (NewMech) to remodel Smith Hall on the University of Minnesota campus. In April 1985, Robert Seifert, an employee of NewMech, was injured at the job site. Two years later, Seifert sued several parties,…