Otis Elevator, Inc. v. HARDIN CONST. CO. GROUP

Goolsby, Acting Justice:

In this action for indemnification brought by Otis Elevator, Inc. against Hardin construction Company Group, Inc., Hardin Construction appeals from the jury’s verdict, and Otis Elevator appeals from the trial court’s order reducing the verdict. We affirm the jury’s verdict against Hardin Construction, reverse the trial court’s order reducing the verdict, and remand.

Hardin Construction was a general contractor for the Palmetto Center in Columbia. Otis Elevator was Hardin Construction’s elevation subcontractor. While Otis Elevator completed installation of the elevators,…