Builders FirstSource tried to make subcontractors sign contracts requiring them to cover BFS's own mistakes and negligence. The South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled these broad indemnification clauses are illegal and unenforceable. This protects subcontractors from being forced to pay for damages caused by the general contractor's own wrongdoing, which violates South Carolina public policy.
Do not sign indemnification clauses that require you to cover the general contractor's own negligence or mistakes—South Carolina courts will not enforce them
Review all indemnity language in your subcontracts carefully; if it's too broad and includes the contractor's own negligence, push back or refuse to sign