Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Graybar Electric Co.

BOLIN, Justice.

Safeco Insurance Company of America (“Safeco”) and Johnson Controls, Inc. (“JCI”), appeal from a summary judgment entered in favor of Graybar Electric Company, Inc. (“Graybar”).

Facts and Procedural History

In October 2006, JCI entered into a contract with the Birmingham Airport Authority to perform work in connection with upgrades to the closed-circuit television system at the airport. As the general contractor for the project, JCI was required to furnish surety bonds, including a payment bond. JCI procured the bonds from Safeco, as surety on the project.

In performing the work…