Legal Opinion
Williams v. Litton Systems, Inc.
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 28, 1989No. 81951, (Calendar No. 8)PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLevin, J.
The principal question presented is whether Litton Systems, Inc., may recover on a theory of implied contractual indemnity from Ford Motor Company for damages it paid in settlement of claims asserted in an action commenced by Sandra E. Williams as administratrix of her husband’s estate. We hold it may not, and affirm the decision of the Court of Appeals.
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Robert N. Williams, a Ford employee, was killed when he was struck by a malfunctioning robotic machine that was part of a system designed and manufactured by Litton for Ford. Williams’ administratrix commenced an action against Litton, and a…
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