Interlake Iron Corp. v. Dravo Corp.

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court.

This case has followed a long and tortuous path.

In May of 1959, the plaintiff, Interlake Iron Corporation, and the defendant, Dravo Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Dravo), entered into a written agreement wherein Dravo undertook certain construction for the plaintiff and agreed to hold it harmless from all losses, damages, injuries and deaths arising out of the construction work. Dravo also agreed to procure and keep in effect comprehensive liability insurance including contractual liability protection covering the…