The franchise will indemnify, defend, and hold Mineral County harmless from any and all claims, including demands, actions, damages, decrees, judgments, attorney fees, costs and expenses, that are directly caused by franchisee's negligent installation, maintenance, or use of its electrical system. Franchisee shall not indemnify, defend, or hold Mineral County harmless from any independent claim against Mineral County. In the event claim against franchisee and Mineral County is received first by Mineral County, Mineral County will promptly furnish the franchisee all related information in its possession or control, and will fully cooperate with franchisee in franchisee's defense of such claim.
Neither party will settle or otherwise compromise any claim without the other party's written consent. (Ord. 176A § 14, 2002)
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