Scudder v. Kennecott Copper Corp.

BENCH, Judge:

Stearns Catalytic Corporation (Stearns) appeals from several orders of the trial court. We reverse the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Weyher-Livsey Constructors, vacate that portion of the jury verdict that found Kennecott and Stearns negligent and apportioned liability only to those parties, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

FACTS

In 1986, Kennecott initiated a construction project known as the Utah Copper Division Modernization Project (Project). Kennecott entered into a contract with Stearns, whereby Stearns agreed to serve as…