Otis Elevator Co. v. University of Alaska

OPINION

BURKE, Justice.

Otis Elevator Company (“Otis”) appeals from a grant of summary judgment in favor of the University of Alaska (“University”) in the University’s action for damages. On appeal, the parties argue the scope of Otis’ contractual duty to indemnify University for fire damage to an elevator maintained by Otis. The trial court found Otis liable under the indemnity clause in the parties’ elevator maintenance agreement. We conclude that issues of material fact involving both the fire’s cause and the scope of Otis’ duty under the clause remain. Thus, we reverse and remand for trial.

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