Common use of Public Liability Coverage Clause in Contracts

Public Liability Coverage. The Employer will indemnify and hold harmless our employees from legal liability imposed upon them arising from their normal course of employment with the Employer. The Employer does not and cannot be expected to assume risk from mistake by employees which are made by going beyond the scope of their employment or which arise from grossly negligent or irresponsible conduct. In situations covered by this indemnity agreement the Employer will carry the defense of the action and be responsible for legal costs associated with the defense. It is understood that this coverage applies to former employees if the incident giving rise to liability took place during the course of their employment with the Employer.