4.9, Legal Defense and Indemnification

 Policy Statement:

Cornell University provides legal defense and indemnification to eligible individuals with respect to claims that arise from activity within the scope of university employment and/or in the performance of authorized duties. To qualify, an individual must also request such defense and/or indemnification and cooperate in the defense of any action or proceeding as provided herein.

 Entities Affected by this Policy:

All Units of the University

 Policy Information:

• Responsible Executives: University Counsel
• Responsible Offices: University Counsel
• Dates: Adopted: October, 1987; Reissued: September 1999
• Contact: Your local unit's administrative office

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