Common use of Right to Counsel Clause in Contracts

Right to Counsel. Upon written request of the teacher involved, the District shall provide legal counsel for any teacher against whom claim is made or action is brought for recovery of damages in any tort action involving physical injury to any person or property or for wrongful death arising out of or in connection with the employment of such teacher with the District. The choice of such legal counsel shall be made only after consultation with the teacher. Provision of counsel under this section shall not be construed to render the District liable for any torts of its employees, except as otherwise provided by law, or for reimbursement of costs of counsel provided to the teacher pursuant to the contract obligation of another or otherwise than under this section, or for payment of any judgments or any other costs or disbursements in connection therewith where the judgment, cost or disbursement is against the teacher and not against the District.

Right to Counsel. Upon written request of the teacher involved, the School District shall provide legal counsel for any teacher against whom claim is made or action is brought for recovery of damages in any tort action involving physical injury to any person or property or for wrongful death arising out of or in connection with the employment of such teacher with the School District. The choice of such legal counsel shall be made only after consultation with the teacher. Provision of counsel under this section Section shall not be construed to render the School District liable for any torts of its employees, except as otherwise provided by law, or for reimbursement of costs of counsel provided to the teacher pursuant to the contract obligation of another or otherwise than under this sectionSection, or for payment of any judgments or any other costs or disbursements in connection therewith where the judgment, cost or disbursement is against the teacher and not against the School District.