HANSEN MECHANICAL, INC. , Petitioner, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Respondent; NORTHRIDGE EQUIPMENT CO. , INC. , Real Party in Interest. Factual and Procedural Background The complaint herein arises out of an April 1990 construction accident involving personal injuries to Sam Martinez, an employee of Hansen. Northridge filed a cross-complaint against Hansen and others; the third and fourth causes of action of the cross-complaint were based on the theory of express indemnity. 1 The cross-complaint alleged that Hansen, through its 'authorized agent, employee, or representative, executed the agreement attached hereto . . . , which provides that Hansen . . . defend, indemnify and hold harmless cross-complainant. 'After hearing, the trial court denied Hansen's motion for summary adjudication as to Northridge's causes of action for express indemnity.

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