Certain Indemnification Requirements Unenforceable

Ala. Code § 39-9-3 — under Title 39.

Ala. Code § 39-9-3

A road or bridge contract may not require a party to the contract to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend another party for liability, damages, losses, or costs caused by the negligence, wantonness, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of the party to

be indemnified or its officers, employees, or agents. Any such requirement contained in a contract entered into after April 20, 2021 is void and unenforceable.

History: (Act 2021-244, §3.)