Great American Insurance v. Swift & Co.

POLOZOLA, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court on motion of the defendant, Swift Independent Packing Company (Swift) for summary judgment. Great American Insurance Company (Great American) has filed this suit seeking contribution or indemnity from Swift for sums Great American paid in settlement of an injured party who formerly worked for Swift. No oral argument is required on this motion.

The facts surrounding the settlement of the claim are not in dispute. Irving P. LaBorde, who was formerly employed by Swift, borrowed a ladder owned by Swift on January 3, 1981. On that same day,…