W.R. Hall v. Hampton Roads Sanitation Dist.

OPINION BY Justice LAWRENCE L. KOONTZ, JR.

The sole issue in this appeal is whether two indemnification provisions in a construction contract are void as against public policy insofar as they entitle the indemnitee to be reimbursed by the indemnitor for costs and expenses incurred in the defense of a personal injury claim by a third party.

BACKGROUND

The relevant facts are undisputed. W.R. Hall, Inc. ("W. R. Hall"), a construction company, entered into a contract with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District ("HRSD") whereby W.R. Hall would install or replace various sewer lines in the City of…