Independent Duty. The Contractor has an immediate and independent obligation to, at the City’s option: (a) defend the City from or (b) reimburse the City for its costs incurred in the defense of any claim that actually or potentially falls within this indemnity, even if: (a) the allegations are or may be groundless, false, or fraudulent; or (b) the Contractor is ultimately absolved from liability.
Independent Duty. The Applicant has an immediate and independent obligation to, at the City's option: (a) defend the City from or (b) reimburse the City for its costs incurred in the defense of any claim that actually or potentially falls within this indemnity, even if: (1) the allegations are or may be groundless, false, or fraudulent; or (2) the Applicant is ultimately absolved from liability.
Independent Duty. The Attorney has an immediate and independent obligation to, at the City’s option: (a) defend the City from or (b) reimburse the City for its costs incurred in the defense of any claim that actually or potentially falls within this indemnity, even if: (a) the allegations are or may be groundless, false, or fraudulent; or (b) the Attorney is ultimately absolved from liability.
Independent Duty. The Consultant has an immediate and independent obligation to, at the City’s option: (a) defend the City from or (b) reimburse the City for its costs incurred in the defense of any claim that actually or potentially falls within this indemnity, even if: (a) the allegations are or may be groundless, false, or fraudulent; or (b) the Consultant is ultimately absolved from liability.
