Common use of Hold Harmless and Indemnity Clause Clause in Contracts

Hold Harmless and Indemnity Clause. ○ To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Authority shall protect, defend, indemnify, save and hold the County, its agents, officials, and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, fines, loss or destruction of property, liabilities, damages, for claims based on the negligence, misconduct, or omissions of the Authority resulting from the its work as further described in this MOU and its attachments, which may arise in favor of any person or persons resulting from the Authority’s performance or non-performance of its obligations under this MOU except any damages arising out of personal injury or property claims from third parties caused solely by the negligence, omission(s) or willful misconduct of the County, its officials, commissioners, employees or agents. Further, the Authority hereby agrees to indemnify the County for all reasonable expenses and attorney's fees incurred by or imposed upon the County in connection therewith for any loss, damage, injury, liability, or other casualty. The Authority additionally agrees that the County may employ an attorney of the County’s own selection to appear and defend any such action, on behalf of the County, at the expense of the Authority. The Authority further agrees to pay all reasonable expenses and attorney's fees incurred by the County in establishing the right to indemnity. The Authority further agrees that it is responsible for any and all claims arising from the hiring of individuals relating to activities provided under the MOU. All individuals hired are employees of the Authority and not of the County.