by Kent Holland | Nov 6, 2019 | Newsletter Article
A condominium sustained $3 million in fire damage when a portable electric generator on a truck owned by its roofing repair contractor malfunctioned. The truck was parked in the condo garage despite contract language expressly prohibiting that. The condo property...
by Kent Holland | Mar 26, 2019 | indemnification clause, Newsletter Article
A design-build contractor made changes to the size of steel supports for a bridge contrary to the design specifications and without approval of design engineer. It then built the bridge despite being advised of the non-conformities by its two subcontracted engineering...
by Kent Holland | Mar 26, 2019 | indemnification clause, Newsletter Article
An indemnity clause in an architect’s contract with its client (building developer) was found void for violating anti-indemnity statute applicable to “contractors” performing work on “any contract relating to construction” because it required indemnity “for any and...
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...
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