Todd Leon | Marshall Dennehey For many years, the rule of law governing claims for contractual indemnification in New Jersey has been well-established under the so-called “Azurak” rule, which requires that, in order for a party to be indemnified for its own negligence, the agreement upon which the claim is based must explicitly and unambiguously… Continue reading Supreme Court of New Jersey Holds that Indemnification Can Exist in First-Party Claims, With the Appropriate Language
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Incorrect Information Provided on Insurance Application Defeats Claim for Coverage
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s finding of no duty to defend or indemnify because of an answer on the insured’s application for insurance. Snell v. United Specialty Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. App. 12733 (11th Cir. May 28, 2024). Snell was hired by a family,… Continue reading Incorrect Information Provided on Insurance Application Defeats Claim for Coverage
Indemnification In Construction Contracts
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
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