Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

I am a ghostwriter, and I have a client for whom I'm adapting their screenplay to novel format, and their contract has a very broad indemnity clause. His lawyer says that I'm only liable for what I wrote above the draft provided to me. But to me, the way it's worded, especially "...from and against any and all liability and costs, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys� fees, incurred by the Indemnified Parties in connection with any claim arising out of any breach of this agreement or the foregoing representations, warranties and covenants..." that it means ANY claim, even if it's frivolous, or there is question on whether it's the client's words or mine. Considering this is an adaptation, how could this be rewritten to protect me as well?

Asked on 5/19/12, 11:05 pm

Richard Jefferson M.E.T.A.L. LAW GROUP, LLP

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This is exactly why you need an attorney to represent your interest. The clause you quote works with other terms in your agreement.

Answered on 5/20/12, 12:04 am

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