Executive Development Properties, Inc. v. Andrews Plumbing Co.

Stolz, Judge.

In this action by a prime contractor against its plumbing subcontractor to recover for fire damage to a building under construction by the plaintiff, caused by the defendant’s alleged negligent use of a torch, the showing on the defendant’s motion for summary judgment was substantially as follows:

The contract between the parties provided in relevant part as follows: Article 9: "Prior to starting work the required insurance shall be obtained from a responsible insurer, and satisfactory evidence shall be famished to the Contractor that the Subcontractor has complied with the…