Sentences with phrase «claimed by the contractor»

The first bankruptcy in the history of the TIFIA program, the filing was the immediate result of the burden of claims by the contractor that built the SBX Project, particularly the ongoing litigation costs.

If you are buying a newly constructed home, make certain your title insurance covers claims by contractors.

Represented a municipality defending claims by a contractor for differing site conditions on an EPA and FMHA - funded project.

The value of the original project is in excess of US$ 1.7 billion and the additional costs claimed by the contractor are over US$ 300 million.

Should it be determined that you are liable or partially liable, your homeowners insurance will cover the damages claimed by the contractor.

Not exact matches

The claim is based on documents leaked to Brazilian media by Edward Snowden, a former contractor with the National Security Agency — the American counterpart of Canada's CSE.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Daily Harvest, and our respective past, present and future employees, officers, directors, contractors, consultants, equityholders, suppliers, vendors, service providers, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (individually and collectively, the «Daily Harvest Parties»), from and against all actual or alleged Daily Harvest Party or third party claims, damages, awards, judgments, losses, liabilities, obligations, penalties, interest, fees, expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys» fees and expenses) and costs (including, without limitation, court costs, costs of settlement and costs of pursuing indemnification and insurance), of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, matured or unmatured, or suspected or unsuspected, in law or equity, whether in tort, contract or otherwise (collectively, «Claims»), including, but not limited to, damages to property or personal injury, that are caused by, arise out of or are related to (a) your use or misuse of the Sites, Content or Products, (b) any User Content you create, post, share or store on or through the Sites or our pages or feeds on third party social media platforms, (c) any Feedback you provide, (d) your violation of these Terms, (e) your violation of the rights of another, and (f) any third party's use or misuse of the Sites or Products provided tclaims, damages, awards, judgments, losses, liabilities, obligations, penalties, interest, fees, expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys» fees and expenses) and costs (including, without limitation, court costs, costs of settlement and costs of pursuing indemnification and insurance), of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, matured or unmatured, or suspected or unsuspected, in law or equity, whether in tort, contract or otherwise (collectively, «Claims»), including, but not limited to, damages to property or personal injury, that are caused by, arise out of or are related to (a) your use or misuse of the Sites, Content or Products, (b) any User Content you create, post, share or store on or through the Sites or our pages or feeds on third party social media platforms, (c) any Feedback you provide, (d) your violation of these Terms, (e) your violation of the rights of another, and (f) any third party's use or misuse of the Sites or Products provided tClaims»), including, but not limited to, damages to property or personal injury, that are caused by, arise out of or are related to (a) your use or misuse of the Sites, Content or Products, (b) any User Content you create, post, share or store on or through the Sites or our pages or feeds on third party social media platforms, (c) any Feedback you provide, (d) your violation of these Terms, (e) your violation of the rights of another, and (f) any third party's use or misuse of the Sites or Products provided to you.

Some, he said, were likely generated by contractors or attorneys who canvass neighborhoods and urge homeowners to reopen Irma claims that had been closed.

For those impacted by recent disaster events, SBP has free, vital, and easy to understand step - by - step guides to help homeowners make smart, informed decisions during a stressful time: Navigating FEMA Avoiding Contractor Fraud Effective DIY Mold Remediation Filing Insurance Claims

The announcement comes after the Government Accountability Office on Friday dismissed a complaint filed by contractors who claimed their bids had been passed over, allowing DHS to move forward after the complaints had threatened to delay the selection until November.

RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: By participating in any Aberdeen Group survey, entrants agree that Aberdeen Group and any other applicable sponsor, and its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, advertising, public relations, promotional, fulfillment and marketing, web site providers, web masters, Aberdeen Group and their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents (The «Released Entities»), will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by entrants against any liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind to persons, including personal injury or death, or property resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of a prize, entry, or participation in any survey contests or in any survey contest related activity, or any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy, or merchandise deliverBy participating in any Aberdeen Group survey, entrants agree that Aberdeen Group and any other applicable sponsor, and its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, advertising, public relations, promotional, fulfillment and marketing, web site providers, web masters, Aberdeen Group and their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents (The «Released Entities»), will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by entrants against any liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind to persons, including personal injury or death, or property resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of a prize, entry, or participation in any survey contests or in any survey contest related activity, or any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy, or merchandise deliverby entrants against any liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind to persons, including personal injury or death, or property resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of a prize, entry, or participation in any survey contests or in any survey contest related activity, or any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy, or merchandise delivery.

In consideration of being permitted to use the Website, You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Non-GMO Project, and / or its officers, directors, employees, partners, contractors, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, attorneys, web developers, technical support / maintenance providers, distributors, advertisers, licensors, sublicensees, and / or assigns, from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys» fees, expert witness fees, and court costs, made by any third party due to or arising out of Content You Post, Your use of the Website, including without limitation, Your participation in any interactive aspect of the Website, Your use of any information provided on or in connection with or obtained from the Website, Your violation of this Agreement, Your breach of any of the representations and warranties contained herein, or Your violation of any rights of another.

By entering the Promotion, each entrant releases and discharges the Sponsor, judging organization (if applicable), and any other party associated with the development or administration of this Promotion, their parent, subsidiary, and affiliated entities, and each of their respective officers, directors, members, shareholders, employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, «Sponsor Entities»), from any and all liability whatsoever in connection with this Promotion, including without limitation legal claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages, demands or actions of any kind (including without limitation personal injuries, death, damage to, loss or destruction or property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation, or portrayal in a false light)(collectively, «Claims&raclaims, costs, injuries, losses or damages, demands or actions of any kind (including without limitation personal injuries, death, damage to, loss or destruction or property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation, or portrayal in a false light)(collectively, «Claims&raClaims»).

INDEMNIFICATION You shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Founding Moms, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, proceedings, losses, costs, damages, awards, fees, expenses, or liabilities of any nature («Claim») arising out of or in the relation to (i) your violation of any law or the rights of a third party (ii) any breach of this Terms of Service by you, your officers, agents, employees, contractors and / or representatives and (iii) your use of the Services.

The settlement leaves the validity of the original claims undetermined, as it does not represent an admission of fact or liability by the contractor.

Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, who engaged in a major funding limitation debate during the fiscal 2017 appropriations season when he proposed an amendment to bar discrimination against certain federal contractors, said he hadn't thought of using a funding limitation to bar payouts for claims stemming from sexual harassment by members of Congress.

«Michael Gove's department is breaking its own agreed spending deals with the Treasury by going # 114m over budget through its use of private - sector consultants and contractors, Labour claims.

Joy News» Manasseh Azure in his latest expose claims President John Mahama (then Vice President) was presented with a new Ford Expedition vehicle as a gift by Burkinabe contractor Djibril Kanazoe, allegedly for helping him to secure contracts for fencing Ghana's embassy in Burkina Faso and also winning the 46.4 km European Union funded Dodo - Pepesu Road Contract.

Though, the origin of the posters is not known, a resident who claimed to have seen some youth pasting them on Sunday night said that the young men on interrogation said they were given the job of pasting the posters in Awka by another contractor who probably got the contract from whoever was responsible for the posters.

The state comptroller's office audited the district from 2012 through 2013 to review payments to board members, claims for expenses made by the district, and noncompetitive bids to outside contractors.

Neither side has explained how that information would be relevant to the case in which three African - American contractors claimed they were discriminated against by Antonacci.

You shall indemnify The Endocrine Society and its directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors and licensors («The Endocrine Society Indemnitees») against all claims, actions, suits, and other proceedings («Claims») arising out of or incurred in connection with the Site and your use of the Site, your fraud, violation of law, negligence, willful misconduct, or any other use of the Site, the User Materials, the Site Materials, the services, products, information and other materials on and in and made available through the Site, (except to the extent attributable to The Endocrine Society), or any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions and shall indemnify and hold the Endocrine Society Indemnitees harmless from and against all judgments, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys» fees and attorneys» disbursements) arising out of or incurred in connection with such Cclaims, actions, suits, and other proceedings («Claims») arising out of or incurred in connection with the Site and your use of the Site, your fraud, violation of law, negligence, willful misconduct, or any other use of the Site, the User Materials, the Site Materials, the services, products, information and other materials on and in and made available through the Site, (except to the extent attributable to The Endocrine Society), or any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions and shall indemnify and hold the Endocrine Society Indemnitees harmless from and against all judgments, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys» fees and attorneys» disbursements) arising out of or incurred in connection with such CClaims») arising out of or incurred in connection with the Site and your use of the Site, your fraud, violation of law, negligence, willful misconduct, or any other use of the Site, the User Materials, the Site Materials, the services, products, information and other materials on and in and made available through the Site, (except to the extent attributable to The Endocrine Society), or any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions and shall indemnify and hold the Endocrine Society Indemnitees harmless from and against all judgments, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys» fees and attorneys» disbursements) arising out of or incurred in connection with such ClaimsClaims.

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Slickster Magazine and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys» fees, made by any third - party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third - party.

Business Conf's LTD, Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc., the Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour and those involved with the preparation / implementation of the convention, its officers, directors, members, employees, volunteers, representatives, agents, contractors and sub-contractors, and other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and if applicable, owners and lessors of equipment and premises used to conduct the Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), events or activities (collectively the «Releasees»), from any and all claims for damages, injuries, losses, liabilities and expenses which applicant may have or which may subsequently accrue to applicant, relating to, resulting from or arising out of applicant's use and / or participation in any programs, events or activities of Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), including any injury or damage to applicant's person or property, or to that of any other person or property.

LTD, Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc., the Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour and those involved with the preparation / implementation of the convention, its officers, directors, members, employees, volunteers, representatives, agents, contractors and sub-contractors, and other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and if applicable, owners and lessors of equipment and premises used to conduct the Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), events or activities (collectively the «Releasees»), from any and all claims for damages, injuries, losses, liabilities and expenses which applicant may have or which may subsequently accrue to applicant, relating to, resulting from or arising out of applicant's use and / or participation in any programs, events or activities of Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), including any injury or damage to applicant's person or property, or to that of any other person or property.

Applicant on behalf of himself / herself, his / her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby waive, release, discharge, and agree not to sue Internt Business Conferences LTD, Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc., the Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour and those involved with the preparation / implementation of the convention, its officers, directors, members, employees, volunteers, representatives, agents, contractors and sub-contractors, and other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and if applicable, owners and lessors of equipment and premises used to conduct the Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), events or activities (collectively the «Releasees»), from any and all claims for damages, injuries, losses, liabilities and expenses which applicant may have or which may subsequently accrue to applicant, relating to, resulting from or arising out of applicant's use and / or participation in any programs, events or activities of Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), including any injury or damage to applicant's person or property, or to that of any other person or property.

Applicant on behalf of himself / herself, his / her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby waive, release, discharge, and agree not to sue Internet Business Conferences L - T - D, Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc., the Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour and those involved with the preparation / implementation of the convention, its officers, directors, members, employees, volunteers, representatives, agents, contractors and sub-contractors, and other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and if applicable, owners and lessors of equipment and premises used to conduct the Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), events or activities (collectively the «Releasees»), from any and all claims for damages, injuries, losses, liabilities and expenses which applicant may have or which may subsequently accrue to applicant, relating to, resulting from or arising out of applicant's use and / or participation in any programs, events or activities of Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), including any injury or damage to applicant's person or property, or to that of any other person or property.

Applicant on behalf of himself / herself, his / her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby waive, release, discharge, and agree not to sue Internet Biz Conferences LTD, Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc., the Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour and those involved with the preparation / implementation of the convention, its officers, directors, members, employees, volunteers, representatives, agents, contractors and sub-contractors, and other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and if applicable, owners and lessors of equipment and premises used to conduct the Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), events or activities (collectively the «Releasees»), from any and all claims for damages, injuries, losses, liabilities and expenses which applicant may have or which may subsequently accrue to applicant, relating to, resulting from or arising out of applicant's use and / or participation in any programs, events or activities of Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), including any injury or damage to applicant's person or property, or to that of any other person or property.

Conf's L.T.D., Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc., the Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour and those involved with the preparation / implementation of the convention, its officers, directors, members, employees, volunteers, representatives, agents, contractors and sub-contractors, and other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and if applicable, owners and lessors of equipment and premises used to conduct the Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), events or activities (collectively the «Releasees»), from any and all claims for damages, injuries, losses, liabilities and expenses which applicant may have or which may subsequently accrue to applicant, relating to, resulting from or arising out of applicant's use and / or participation in any programs, events or activities of Internet Dating Conference (Sydney 2012), including any injury or damage to applicant's person or property, or to that of any other person or property.

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You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Global Educational Excellence and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Service, by you or any person using your account and password, or b) a breach of these Terms.

The Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Government, its officers and employees from and against all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, suits and judgments (including all costs and expenses incident thereto) which may be suffered by, accrue against, be charged to or recoverable from the Government, its officers and employees by reason of injury to or death of any person other than officers, agents, or employees of the Government or by reason of damage to property of others of whatsoever kind (other than the property of the Government, its officers, agents or employees) arising out of the operation of the aircraft.

If required by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall execute a formal assignment or transfer of the claim, demand, or cause of action.

(2) If a claim or suit is later filed against the Contractor as a result of the event, the Contractor shall immediately deliver to the Government every demand, notice, summons, or other process received by the Contractor or its employees or representatives.

By participating, each Customer and selected winner agrees: (a) to be bound by these Rules and the decisions of Virtual Brokers, (b) to release and hold harmless Virtual Brokers, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and independent contractors, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives including advertising and promotion agencies, from any and all liability for claims / damages including, but not limited to, claims / damages for personal injury, for property damage with respect to acceptance, possession or use or misuse of the Prize or participation in the Raffle; (c) to permit Virtual Brokers to use his / her name, address, city, province, of residence, photograph, video, or any likeness for advertising or publicity purposes without any additional compensation and (d) the winner agrees to sign a Declaration and Release Form to this effecBy participating, each Customer and selected winner agrees: (a) to be bound by these Rules and the decisions of Virtual Brokers, (b) to release and hold harmless Virtual Brokers, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and independent contractors, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives including advertising and promotion agencies, from any and all liability for claims / damages including, but not limited to, claims / damages for personal injury, for property damage with respect to acceptance, possession or use or misuse of the Prize or participation in the Raffle; (c) to permit Virtual Brokers to use his / her name, address, city, province, of residence, photograph, video, or any likeness for advertising or publicity purposes without any additional compensation and (d) the winner agrees to sign a Declaration and Release Form to this effecby these Rules and the decisions of Virtual Brokers, (b) to release and hold harmless Virtual Brokers, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and independent contractors, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives including advertising and promotion agencies, from any and all liability for claims / damages including, but not limited to, claims / damages for personal injury, for property damage with respect to acceptance, possession or use or misuse of the Prize or participation in the Raffle; (c) to permit Virtual Brokers to use his / her name, address, city, province, of residence, photograph, video, or any likeness for advertising or publicity purposes without any additional compensation and (d) the winner agrees to sign a Declaration and Release Form to this effect.

The Foster Home also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless One Love, its officers, volunteers, agents, employees, contractors and representatives from any and all losses, fines, claims or damages, including reasonable attorneys» fees, arising out of or relating to the foster animal or his / her voluntary foster care of such animal, including any claims for injury or damage to persons or property caused by the foster animal.

The Foster Home also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Partnering for Pets, Inc. its officers, volunteers, agents, employees, contractors and representatives from any and all losses, fines, claims or damages, including reasonable attorneys» fees, arising out of or relating to the foster animal or his / her voluntary foster care of such animal, including any claims for injury or damage to persons or property caused by the foster animal.

I hereby release BravoPup, its contractors, its employees, and any third parties involved in the creation or publication of marketing materials, from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with my participation.

I agree to indemnify, hold harmless and release Judd Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, members, managers, affiliate, agents and contractors from any and all claims, liabilities, loss, damages, costs and expense of any kind whatsoever (including reasonable attorneys fees) by myself or any other person, entity, or corporation, and covenant not to sue or make any other claim because of the Foundation's decision to include or exclude a submitted work from the catalogue raisonné or its refusal to render an opinion on authorship.

I indemnify, hold harmless and release Judd Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, members, managers, affiliate, agents and contractors from any and all claims, liabilities, loss, damages, costs and expense of any kind whatsoever (including reasonable attorneys fees) by myself or any other person, entity, or corporation, and covenant not to sue or make any other claim arising out of the any communication with Judd Foundation about the preservation, conservation, installation, care, handling or treatment of artwork (s) by Donald Judd.

Unfortunately, however, the U.S. Department of Energy, its National Laboratories and other contractors, and various «renewable» energy advocates are misleading the public, elected officials and regulators by underestimating the true costs and emphasizing the claimed advantages of wind energy while failing to provide information on the disadvantages.

The increased scrutiny has revealed that: * Claims about «wind energy» made by the U.S. Department of Energy, its National Laboratories and other contractors, and various «renewable» energy advocates have proven to be highly misleading.

The Washington courts have supported this principle in cases such as Mike M. Johnson Inc. v. Spokane County, 2003 WL 22410697, which has triggered repeated legislative efforts by contractor groups interested in eliminating claim documentation requirements.

While contractors had previously argued that negligence claims were barred by Florida's economic loss rule, the economic loss rule in Florida has been curtailed by the Florida Supreme Court's decision in Tiara Condominium Association v. Marsh & McClennan Companies, Inc. et al. and limited to application in product liability claims.

The case involved advanced trust fund and theft by contractor claims, bankruptcy involvement and resulted in a 49 % distribution to client creditors.

Mr. Regan successfully defended a surety against bad faith claims asserted by a bond principal in an effort to extinguish a $ 100 million indemnity obligation stemming from a contractor default.

Successfully represented a dual listed gold mining company and its subsidiary in a multi-million dollar London seated arbitration claim brought against it by its earthworks and civils contractor in connection with a gold mine in West Africa.

DirecTV claims the man had zero affiliation with the company and was brought to the house by a contractor, who has since been fired for violating company policy, according to a spokeswoman for the company.

It's common for claims to be denied by insurance companies and many plumbers work as independent contractors, who don't have employer - provided workers» compensation insurance.

Though this case was brought by only two Uber drivers (on behalf of a group of 19), the decision is significant because of its implications for Uber's 40,000 drivers and other companies that also claim that those working for them are contractors.