Design

Court splits indemnification and defense duties in construction subcontract. Indemnification clauses violating section 29C void; duty to defend survives and is enforceable.

Court denied summary judgment where release language in change order was ambiguous and context suggested it addressed only fee disputes, not $3 million foundation damage claim.

Engineering firm's motion for summary judgment on breach of contract, gross negligence, and warranty claims arising from improper fill work at construction site. Denied except for indemnity count.