Common use of LEGAL BENEFITS Clause in Contracts

LEGAL BENEFITS. The Authority agrees that it shall defend and hold harmless any employee for any action in tort for damages suffered as a result of an act, event or omission of action in the scope of the employee's employment, unless such employee acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety or property, as set forth in Florida Statute Section 768.28. The parties agree that the purpose of this Article is to contractually affirm the protection given the employee under Florida Statute Section 768.28. The parties further agree that this Article shall not be construed to afford to the employee any defense or any protection from liability or damages not afforded by Florida Statute Section 768.28.

LEGAL BENEFITS. The Authority agrees that it shall defend and hold harmless any employee for any action in tort for damages suffered as a result of an act, event or omission of action in the scope of the employee's employment, unless such employee acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety or property, as set forth in Florida Statute Section 768.28. The parties agree that the purpose of this Article is to contractually affirm the protection given the employee under in Florida Statute Section 768.28. The parties further agree that this Article shall not be construed to afford to the employee any defense or any protection from liability or damages not afforded by Florida Statute Section 768.28.