Gnau v. Union Electric Co.

SNYDER, Judge.

This is an appeal from a third-party action for contribution arising out of the settlement of a personal injury claim. The trial court granted the third-party defendants’ motion for summary judgment and third-party plaintiff Union Electric Company (U.E.) appeals. The judgment is affirmed.

A seven-year-old boy suffered severe electrical burns when he climbed a tree and came into contact with U.E.’s 7,200 volt power line. U.E. paid damages to the boy and his parents pursuant to a settlement agreement.

U.E. now seeks contribution from the trustees of two adjoining subdivisions over…