Orlando v. Boston Edison Co.

INTRODUCTION

The plaintiff, an employee of J.J. O’Brien on a construction project for Boston Edison Company, filed this action against Boston Edison Company for personal injuries suffered in an accident at the worksite. Boston Edison joined O’Brien, claiming it had agreed to indemnify Boston Edison. This matter is now before the Court on Boston Edison’s and O’Brien’s cross-motions for summary judgment on the third-party claims. For the reasons set forth below, Boston Edison’s motion is ALLOWED in part and DENIED in part, and O’Brien’s motion is DENIED in part and ALLOWED in part.

BACKGROUND

The…