Gilbert H. Moen Co. v. Island Steel Erectors, Inc.

— The parties ask this court to determine the validity of an indemnification agreement in a construction contract pursuant to RCW 4.24.115. RCW 4.24.115 permits the enforcement of indemnification agreements involving concurrent negligence of parties in the construction setting. RCW 4.22.070, adopted in the same 1986 legislative session as amendments to RCW 4.24.115, provided for several liability in cases based on fault as the policy of the State of Washington. Notwithstanding RCW 4.22.070, we hold that an indemnification agreement negotiated pursuant to RCW 4.24.115 is valid and enforceable…