Bester v. Essex Crane Rental Corp.

CAVANAUGH, Judge:

The issue presented in this case is did the employer-contractor, Russell Construction Company, agree to indemnify the lessor-supplier of a crane, Essex Crane, for damages in a claim by an employee of the contractor for injuries allegedly caused by an employee of the lessor-supplier, Essex Crane? We agree with the trial court that the indemnity provision herein is insufficient to impose indemnity liability on Russell Construction and affirm.

Essex Crane Rental Corporation appeals from an order entered by the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County in this personal injury…