The Cromeens Law Firm I think a lot of contractors are afraid of indemnification provisions because they do not know what they mean and how they are supposed to work. The general idea behind indemnification in construction contracts is that you are responsible for any damage you cause and any injuries to your subcontractors or employees. This… Continue reading Indemnification In Construction Contracts
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Different Types Of Indemnity And Their Relative Enforceability In Construction Litigation
Elizabeth Leonard | Cranfill Sumner Indemnification is a term often thrown about in construction litigation, and you will see it in most standard form construction contracts. But what actually is it, and how useful is it to have when it comes to litigation in the construction context? Indemnification is a means to shift the risk… Continue reading Different Types Of Indemnity And Their Relative Enforceability In Construction Litigation
Basic Indemnity and Insurance Considerations in the Construction Context
Julia Edwards Bobbitt and Brian Waters | Gray Reed Construction companies spend countless hours drafting agreements requiring indemnification and insurance for their projects. These obligations are prevalent for all tiers of construction industry members— from subcontractors and suppliers, to project owners. The purpose of this article is to address some considerations in anticipation of a… Continue reading Basic Indemnity and Insurance Considerations in the Construction Context
Is It Legal To Require Indemnification On Project Application Or As Condition Of Approval?
Ryan Michael Leaderman and Paloma Perez-McEvoy | Holland & Knight Highlights Local agencies routinely require project applicants to agree to indemnification on application forms or as conditions of approval. These agreements or conditions of approval typically include language requiring an applicant to agree to defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the local agency in any… Continue reading Is It Legal To Require Indemnification On Project Application Or As Condition Of Approval?
Court “Fl[u]shes Out” Leaking Loo Litigation
Victor Metsch | Smith, Gambrell & Russell A ceiling fixture falls on a tenant in his apartment. Shortly before the incident a toilet leaking from the unit above was replaced. The tenant blames the owner. And the owner blames the plumber. Case closed. Not. Issues of fact as to causation and notice. Claims for contribution… Continue reading Court “Fl[u]shes Out” Leaking Loo Litigation