10 Kentucky opinions name it 3 courts 1958–2025 2 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Kentucky courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Fosson v. Ashland Oil & Refining Companygreen2 sentences1968Eastland claims that “a fair reading of the lease as a whole indicates that the parties intended for the lessee to be responsible for any claims asserted by its employees, customers, or invitees regardless of the cause of injuries.” It attempts to distinguish the cases cited by Blue Grass including Fosson v. Ashland Oil & Refining Co., Ky., 309 S.W.2d 176 (1958), in which we said: “ * * * It is true that when there is a doubt as to the meaning of. an indemnity clause the construction should be against the contention that the contract was meant to indemnify against an in-demnitee’s own negligen 1968Eastland claims that "a fair reading of the lease as a whole indicates that the parties intended for the lessee to be responsible for any claims asserted by its employees, customers, or invitees regardless of the cause of injuries." It attempts to distinguish the cases cited by Blue Grass including Fosson v. Ashland Oil & Refining Co., Ky., 309 S.W.2d 176 (1958), in which we said: "* * * It is true that when there is a doubt as to the meaning of an indemnity clause the construction should be against the contention that the contract was meant to indemnify against an indemnitee's own negligence. | 1 | 3 |
Queensway Financial Holdings Ltd. v. Cotton & Allen, P.S.C.green1 sentence2024Citing Queensway Financial Holdings Ltd. v. Cotton & Allen, P.S.C., 237 S.W.3d 141, 151 (Ky. 2007), Handy argued that Metro had an affirmative duty to exercise reasonable diligence and investigate him for potential malice, fraud, or corruption and it did not do so. | 1 | 1 |
Crime Fighters Patrol v. Hilesgreen1 sentence2016Crime Fighters Patrol v. Hiles, 740 S.W.2d 936, 940-41 (Ky.1987). | 1 | 1 |
Richmond v. Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer Districtgreen1 sentence2007See Richmond v. Louisville & Jefferson County MSD, 572 S.W.2d 601 (Ky.App.1978). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kentucky. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Gas Service Co., Inc. v. City of London
green
1 sentence2025Id. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Affholder, Inc. v. Preston Carroll Company, Inc.
green
2 sentences2024Id. at 233 . 2024Id. at 235 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Indiana Insurance Company v. James Demetre
green
1 sentence2020In June 2018, the circuit court dismissed Kevin’s claim for custodial interference but permitted Kevin’s and child’s claims for IIED to proceed, noting that “some evidence, expert medical or scientific proof, shall be necessary to survive directed verdict,” citing Indiana Insurance Co. v. Demetre, 527 S.W.3d 12 (Ky. 2017). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Franke v. Ford Motor Co.
green
1 sentence2010Franke, 398 F.Supp.2d at 840 . | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Blue Grass Restaurant Company v. Franklin
green
2 sentences2008Before ruling, the Fosson court reiterated “that generally in Kentucky agreements to indemnify against the indemnitee’s own negligence are not valid and that ... when there is a doubt as to the meaning of an indemnity clause the construction should be against the contention that the contract was meant to indemnify against an indem-nitee’s own negligence.” Id. at 178 . “[Ejvery presumption is against such intention.” Id., citing Mitchell at 217. 2008Before ruling, the Fosson court reiterated “that generally in Kentucky agreements to indemnify against the indemnitee’s own negligence are not valid and that ... when there is a doubt as to the meaning of an indemnity clause the construction should be against the contention that the contract was meant to indemnify against an indem-nitee’s own negligence.” Id. at 178 . “[Ejvery presumption is against such intention.” Id., citing Mitchell at 217. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Union Carbide Corp. v. Sweco, Inc.
green
2 sentences1984The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s dismissal as to contribution citing Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Co. of Wisconsin v. Griffin Construction Co., Ky., 280 S.W.2d 179 (1965), but reversed the trial court’s dismissal of the indemnity claim, citing Union Carbide Corp. v. Sweco, Inc., Ky.App., 610 S.W.2d 932 (1981). 1984The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's dismissal as to contribution citing Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Co. of Wisconsin v. Griffin Construction Co., Ky., 280 S.W.2d 179 (1955), but reversed the trial court's dismissal of the indemnity claim, citing Union Carbide Corp. v. Sweco, Inc., Ky.App., 610 S.W.2d 932 (1981). | 1 | 1984–1984 |
Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Co. of Wisconsin v. Griffin Construction Co.
green
2 sentences1984The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s dismissal as to contribution citing Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Co. of Wisconsin v. Griffin Construction Co., Ky., 280 S.W.2d 179 (1965), but reversed the trial court’s dismissal of the indemnity claim, citing Union Carbide Corp. v. Sweco, Inc., Ky.App., 610 S.W.2d 932 (1981). 1984The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's dismissal as to contribution citing Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Co. of Wisconsin v. Griffin Construction Co., Ky., 280 S.W.2d 179 (1955), but reversed the trial court's dismissal of the indemnity claim, citing Union Carbide Corp. v. Sweco, Inc., Ky.App., 610 S.W.2d 932 (1981). | 1 | 1984–1984 |
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