Hansen-Rice, Inc. v. Celotex Corp.

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER

WINMILL, Chief Judge.

INTRODUCTION

The Court has before it various motions. The Court heard oral argument on January 13, 2006, and took the motions under advisement. For the reasons expressed below, the Court will (1) grant the motion to amend to add a claim for punitive damages, (2) deny Celotex’s motion for summary judgment against Hansen-Rice, (3) deny Celotex’s motion for summary judgment against Dow, (4) grant Dow’s motion for summary judgment against Celotex, and (5) deem moot Celotex’s motion to withdraw admissions.

BACKGROUND FACTS

Plaintiff Hansen-Rice builds…