Each of the parties that constitute the Assignor hereby, jointly and severally, agrees to and hereby shall indemnify and defend the Assignee against, and hold harmless from any and all losses, litigation (whether or not involving a party hereto or a third party) liabilities, obligations, claims, contingencies, damages, costs, and expenses, including all judgments, amounts paid in settlements, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of investigation that Assignee may suffer or incur as a result of or relating to any claims arising in connection the Contracts except for those claims arising from Assignee’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.