Waddell v. Ltv Steel Co.

Rocco, Judge.

LTV Steel Co., Inc. (“LTV”) and Richard Rigby appeal from a November 25, 1996 judgment of the common pleas court directing a verdict in favor of Northern RCR, Inc. (“RCR”) and dismissing with prejudice LTV and Rigby’s joint complaint for indemnity and contribution. We affirm based upon R.C. 2305.31 and related case law, which void indemnity and contribution clauses contained in a contract or agreement relative to the maintenance of a building or structure.

RCR contracted with LTV to perform routine maintenance on the kilns located at LTVs Grand River, Ohio plant. On July 26, 1991,…