American Federal Savings Bank v. County of Washoe

OPINION

THE FACTS

In this appeal, the court is asked to determine the effect of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (“NIIA”) on an express contract that may require an employer to indemnify a third-party for compensation the third-party was required to pay the employer’s employee for a work related accident. Appellant American Federal Savings Bank, formerly known as First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Nevada (“First Federal”), appeals from the district court’s ruling that the NIIA voids such indemnity contracts because they increase the liability of an employer. For the following…