Harnischfeger Corp. v. Gleason Crane Rentals, Inc.

This appeal arises out of an action for contribution brought by Harnischfeger Corporation, H.H. Hall Construction Company, and Union Electric Company against Gleason Crane Rentals, Inc., for sums paid in settlement of the underlying claims of John and Cynthia Clark.

John Clark was severely injured when the crane he was operating for Keeley & Sons, Inc., contacted an energized power line. John and his wife Cynthia filed suit against Keeley Brothers Contracting Company, Keeley & Sons, Inc., Harnischfeger Corporation (Harnischfeger), H.H. Hall Construction Company (Hall), Union Electric Company…