by Kent Holland | Aug 21, 2018 | Newsletter Article
Subcontract excavator owed a duty to indemnify and defend the prime contractor installing underground utility lines for a telecommunications company. Two important holdings were (1) a state statute applicable to certain construction contracts, which prohibits...
by Kent Holland | Dec 13, 2017 | indemnification clause, Newsletter Article
An indemnification clause in a contract between a school board and a general contractor contained an indemnification clause requiring the contractor to defend and indemnify the owner against all claims and damages even if caused by the owner. This violated the state’s...
by Kent Holland | Nov 15, 2017 | indemnification clause, Newsletter Article
An indemnity clause in an easement agreement required the indemnitor (contractor) to pay the Indemnitees (adjoining property owner) first party attorneys fees that were incurred in suing the contractor for property damages. This was a “Crane Swing, Tie Back and Swing...
by Kent Holland | Sep 26, 2017 | Newsletter Article
Carbon monoxide was released into a newly constructed home due to incorrect installation of a water heater vent. The commercial general liability (CGL) carrier for the contractor declined to defend and indemnify the contractor against a suit for the homeowner’s...
by Kent Holland | Aug 28, 2017 | indemnification clause, Newsletter Article
By: Kent Holland A contract required the architect to indemnify its project owner client (a hotel) against damages and attorneys fees arising from injuries on hotel property. The hotel, architect and others entered into settlement agreements with a plaintiff that...
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