Thompson-Starrett Co. v. American Mutual Liability Insurance

The respondent was the general contractor engaged in erecting a building. It entered into a- subcontract with the Gurney Elevator Company for the installation of the elevators. In that contract the Gurney Company covenanted to indemnify and save harmless the respondent general contractor against liability by the following provision of the subcontract:

“ Article XV. Sub-Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner, Architect and Contractor against any and all claims and demands for damages to the property of any person, firm or individual and for personal injuries (including death)…