Smith v. Monongahela Power Co.

NEELY, Justice:

Monongahela Power Company (“Monongahela Power”) appeals a dismissal of several related corporations, namely: Dico Company, Inc.; The Greater Iowa Corporation; ASP-Dico, Inc.; New Dico Company, Inc.; Dyneer Corporation; Dico, Inc.; and Hiab Cranes & Loaders, Inc. (hereafter referred to collectively as “Dico”). The dismissal order ended Monongahela Power’s efforts to seek contribution from Dico in a civil action arising from the death of John Q. Hutchinson.

On 29 March 1985, John Q. Hutchinson delivered mortar, brick and various other masonry supplies to Homer Graham’s house.…