General Contractor Gets Award of Damages, Plus Interest, on Indemnification Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a general contractor was entitled to damages, including prejudgment interest on the judgment in this action and postjudgment interest on the judgment in the underlying action. Case: Home Depot USA Inc. v. New York, No. 13521, 05/29/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Home Depot USA Inc. was the general contractor for a roofing project. It was sued in federal court by an employee of a subcontractor for injuries the employee suffered while working on the project. Home Depot asserted third-party claims against the subcontractor for contractual a...