Absent a statute or public policy to the contrary, a contractual provision absolving a party from its own negligence will be enforced. Here, the defendant established its prima facie entitlement to dismissal as a matter of law by submitting the service agreement showing that maintenance of pipes was not covered, and that it was not responsible for frozen pipes or any property damage resulting therefrom.
Allstate Ins. Co. v. Parkside Fuel, Inc., NY Slip Op 04649 (2d Dep't September 20, 2023)
