Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Marion Equipment Co.

OPINION

MOORE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This ease requires us to determine whether an indemnity clause in a lease agreement obligates Marion Equipment Company (Marion) to indemnify Aetna Casualty & Surety Company (Aetna) for its expenses in defending and settling a suit against the Howard S. Wright Construction Company (Wright). The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Marion. We conclude that the indemnity sought by Aetna is prohibited by AS 45.45.900 and therefore affirm.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

This case arises out of an injury sustained by James Crane, a journeyman…