Louisiana § RS 45:1373 - Indemnification

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1373 — Indemnification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 45:1373. Indemnification

A holder of a certificate of statewide franchise authority shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless a local governmental subdivision, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any liability for damages and for any liability or claims resulting from tangible property damage or bodily injury, including accidental death, to the extent proximately caused by the holder's negligent construction, operation, or maintenance of its cable system or wireline facilities used to distribute video programming services, provided that the local governmental subdivision shall give the holder written notice of its obligation to indemnify the local governmental subdivision within one hundred eighty days of receipt of a claim or action pursuant to this Section and provided that the holder shall have the right to select counsel of the holder's choice to defend the claim.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holder shall not indemnify the local governmental subdivision for any damages, liability, or claims resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of the local governmental subdivision, its officers, agents, employees, attorneys, consultants, independent contractors or third parties or for any activity or function conducted by any person or entity other than the holder in connection with PEG programming.

Acts 2008, No. 433, §1.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:1373

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1373 cover?

Section RS 45:1373 ("Indemnification") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Louisiana § RS 45:1373?

A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1373" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.

How does Louisiana § RS 45:1373 apply to my situation?

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