hold harmless agreement
I am an artist who has a commission for a public art project.
I am preparing to sign a contract with my client on Thursday
Oct.14th. The sculpture I am creating will be suspended in a lobby.
If the piece should ever fall apart and injure someone can my
client come after me? If so can where can I find a form called Hold
Harmless agreement to put in the contract. If they will not sign
such an agreement what should I do to protect myself?
thank you.
Re: hold harmless agreement
Since you are asking this question the day before you are to sign, you need to contact a business lawyer – or a very good insurance broker – immediately. Yes, you are subject to suit if a problem occurs, as I am assuming you are responsible to mount the sculpture in addition to creating it.
You might be able to be named as an additional insured under the client’s liability policies – and if so, by endorsement only, and continuously (not just for one year).
This matter is easily handled if you have professionals who know what they are doing.
Steven Murray
Steven W. Murray, APC
14930 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 205
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403