John Wanamaker, New York, Incorporated, Respondents v. Otis Elevator Company, Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment against Otis Elevator Co., holding that the manufacturer was liable for negligent design of the elevator straps and that the indemnity insurer was subrogated to the store's rights to recover the indemnity amount and taxable costs, but not counsel fees. The court also affirmed that appeal costs were recoverable.