An indemnification agreement contained in, or executed in connection with, a building and construction contract is unenforceable except to the extent that: (1) the underlying injury or damage is attributable to the negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission, including breach of a specific contractual duty, of the promisor or the promisor's independent contractors, agents, employees, or delegatees; or (2) an owner, a responsible party, or a governmental entity agrees to indemnify a contractor directly or through another contractor with respect to strict liability under environmental laws.
1983 c 333 s 2; 1984 c 598 s 4; 1999 c 87 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection
Chapter 337 — Building And Construction Contracts
Section 337.01 — Building And Construction Contracts; Indemnification Agreements.
Section 337.02 — Unenforceability Of Certain Agreements.
Section 337.03 — Nonapplication To Certain Agreements.
Section 337.04 — Validity Of Other Agreements.
Section 337.05 — Agreements To Insure.
Section 337.06 — Common Law Rights.
Section 337.10 — Building And Construction Contracts; Prohibited Provisions.