Common use of Legal Liability Clause in Contracts

Legal Liability. 28.1 In any suit, legal action or proceeding, wherein an employee covered by this Agreement is sued for damages, compensatory and/or punitive, which arises from his/her official duties, the Employer hereby agrees that it shall comply with the provisions of, and the responsibilities pertinent to, Section 111.07, Florida Statutes. An employee reasonably afforded representation pursuant to Florida Statute 111.07, who elects to retain counsel of his/her choice, shall be responsible for the cost of said representation. 28.2 It is understood and agreed that employees shall furnish written notification of their intent to file suit against a third party in any court of law, if the suit arises out of the employee’s official duties. Notice shall be provided through the chain of command to the Undersheriff, not less than five (5) days before the actual filing date. 28.3 When any employee is involved in an accident with any vehicle owned, leased or rented by the Employer, and said accident is solely a result of equipment failure or defect unconnected with any negligence or misconduct of the employee, the employee shall not be disciplined by the Employer for the accident or results thereof. Any alleged equipment failure or defect must be reported at the time of the accident and included in the appropriate report. An employee’s failure to follow the Written Directives applicable to vehicle care and maintenance shall nullify the provisions of this section.

Legal Liability. ‌ 28.1 In any suit, legal action or proceeding, wherein an employee covered by this Agreement is sued for damages, compensatory and/or punitive, which arises from his/her official duties, the Employer hereby agrees that it shall comply with the provisions of, and the responsibilities pertinent to, Section 111.07, Florida Statutes. An employee reasonably afforded representation pursuant to Florida Statute 111.07, who elects to retain counsel of his/her choice, shall be responsible for the cost of said representation. 28.2 It is understood and agreed that employees shall furnish written notification of their intent to file suit against a third party in any court of law, if the suit arises out of the employee’s official duties. Notice shall be provided through the chain of command to the Undersheriff, not less than five (5) days before the actual filing date. 28.3 When any employee is involved in an accident with any vehicle owned, leased or rented by the Employer, and said accident is solely a result of equipment failure or defect unconnected with any negligence or misconduct of the employee, the employee shall not be disciplined by the Employer for the accident or results thereof. Any alleged equipment failure or defect must be reported at the time of the accident and included in the appropriate report. An employee’s failure to follow the Written Directives applicable to vehicle care and maintenance shall nullify the provisions of this section.

Legal Liability. 28.1 In any suit, legal action or proceeding, wherein an employee covered by this Agreement is sued for damages, compensatory and/or punitive, which arises arise from his/her official duties, the Employer hereby agrees that it shall comply with the provisions of, and the responsibilities pertinent to, Section 111.07, Florida Statutes. An employee reasonably afforded representation pursuant to Florida Statute 111.07, who elects to retain counsel of his/her choice, shall be responsible for the cost of said representation. 28.2 It is understood and agreed that employees shall furnish written notification of their intent to file suit against a third party in any court of law, if the suit arises out of the employee’s official duties. Notice shall be provided through the chain of command to the Undersheriff, not less than five (5) days before the actual filing date. 28.3 When any employee is involved in an accident with any vehicle owned, leased or rented by the Employer, and said accident is solely a result of equipment failure or defect unconnected with any negligence or misconduct of the employee, the employee shall not be disciplined by the Employer for the accident or results thereof. Any alleged equipment failure or defect must be reported at the time of the accident and included in the appropriate report. An employee’s failure to follow the Written Directives applicable to vehicle care and maintenance shall nullify the provisions of this section.