Sunoco R&M, LLC & Sunoco, LLC v. Penn. National Insurance, Superior Court of Pennsylvania decided August 7, 2024.
In this case indemnification contract in a franchise agreement was discussed. Also, right to have a defense from Penn National was in question. Penn National’s entitled to Summary Judgement on the claim of indemnification. There is no error of law. In terms of a franchise agreement, and its indemnity provision, the Court found that the attorneys’ fees are reasonable, and the claim against Sunoco is valid and settlement was reasonable. It is undisputed that pursuant to the franchise agreement, Greyhound agreed to indemnify Sunoco for personal injury to Greyhound’s invitees. Attorneys’ fees were also granted.
