HomeMy WebLinkAboutSETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FOR LISA VEGA V. RICHMOND COUNTY, ET AL- 1:17-CV-00053 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
This document sets forth the terms and conditions of the Agreement and General Release
(hereinafter "Agreement") by and between Lisa Vega, (hereinafter "the Releasor") and Augusta,
Georgia, Kelly McIntyre, Omeeka Loggins, and all employees of the Solicitor General's Office
("Releasees"). The term "Releasees" as used herein shall be defined as all Defendants, and all
current and former commissioners, employees, servants, agents, officials, insurers, and attorneys,
in their official and individual capacities, together with their predecessors, successors and
assigns, both jointly and severally. In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set
forth below, the parties agree as follows:
RECITALS
Lisa Vega, the plaintiff was arrested on a failure to appear bench warrant on April 17, 2015.
Prior to her arrest the plaintiff had paid and disposed of the traffic ticket that was the subject of
the court appearance where she failed to appear. The bench warrant was not contemporaneously
dismissed with the payment of the underlying traffic ticket.
Releasees, denies and continues to deny any liability to Releasor for claims arising out of or
related to any failure to dismiss the warrant.
Releasor enters into this Release in order to provide for certain payments in full, final and
complete settlement, satisfaction and discharge of any and all past, present or future claims
which are or which might have been the subject of the Claim upon the terms and conditions set
forth herein. Releasor desires to remise, release, acquit and forever discharge Releasees, their
respective past, present and future employees, partners, officers, directors, shareholders,
principals, parents, direct or indirect subsidiaries and subsidiaries thereof, affiliates, divisions,
agents, representatives, predecessors, successors, insurers, attorneys and assigns (collectively
"Releasees.)"
NOW THEREFORE, Releasor agree as follows:
1, RELEASE BY RELEASOR. In consideration of the payment of Twelve-Thousand, Five
Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents (12,500.00) (the "Payment"), Releasor has agreed to settle all
claims against Releasees. Releasor does hereby fully, finally, and completely remise, release,
acquit and forever discharge the Releasees of and from any and all past, present or future claims,
demands, obligations, lawsuits, actions, causes of action, loss of consortium claims, wrongful
death claims, rights, damages, costs, expenses and compensation of any kind or nature
whatsoever, known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, direct or indirect, fixed or contingent,
whether based on a tort, contract or other theory of recovery, and regardless of the theory of
damages, which Releasor ever had, now have, or which may hereinafter accrue or otherwise be
acquired on account of, or in any way growing out of, related to, or arising from, in any manner
or fashion the flooding. This release on the part of Releasor shall be a fully binding and complete
settlement between Releasor and Releasees.
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In addition, it is specifically understood and agreed that the Payment is intended to compensate
the Releasor for property damage, injuries, pecuniary damages and other elements of general
damage and economic and non-economic damages that are uncertain in amount and that
Releasors specifically agree that in consideration of the Payment, Releasor releases any and all
claims that they ever had, now have or may have for all items or damages, whether general or
specific or punitive or exemplary, based upon, resulting from, arising out of, relating to, or
connected directly or indirectly to the flooding.
2. SETTLEMENT NOT AN ADMISSION OF LIABILITY. Releasor agrees that this Release
is the compromise of doubtful and disputed claims and that the Payment made is not to be
construed as an admission of liability, negligence, willful and wanton conduct, or fault of any
kind whatsoever by Releasees, nor the validity of any claim to damages, but is to be construed as
a compromise and settlement of all issues for purposes of avoiding controversy, litigation and
expense. Releasors further agree that all claims or allegations of fault, liability, negligence, and
legal responsibility have been and are denied by Releasees.
3. INDEMNIFICATION BY RELEASORS. Releasor, in consideration of the promises set
forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, hereby agrees to
defend, indemnify and hold harmless Releasees against any and all claims, demands, and causes
of action, including, but not limited to claims for contribution and indemnity, based upon
allegations of negligence, strict liability or any other allegation of fault by Releasees that are
asserted by any person or entity that the Releasor may make a claim against on account of, based
upon, relating to or arising out of the flooding.
4. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS. As between Releasor and Releasees, each
party shall bear its own attorneys fees and expenses and court costs incurred in connection with
the lawsuit, this Release, the matters and documents referred to herein, the entry of a final
judgment and all related matters.
5. RELEASORS° REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. In return for the foregoing
consideration, the Releasor hereby warrants and represents that he is the sole owner of any
claims, rights, counts, causes of action, obligations and demands released by the Releasors
pursuant to this Release and which are in fact, released by the Releasor pursuant to this Release
and that no other persons or entities have any interest in any claims, rights, counts, causes of
action, obligations or demands which the Releasors release pursuant to this Release and further
covenant that they have not assigned any claims they may have against the Releasees to any
person or entity.
6. EXECUTION. Releasor represents and warrants that the person executing this Agreement are
duly authorized to do so, that this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation and that
it is authorized to act on behalf of all persons or entities described in this Release's definition of
Releasors concerning all matters addressed in this Agreement.
7. SUCCESSORS. This Release shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and
their respective successors and assigns.
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8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Releasor hereby agrees and represents that no promise or
agreement not herein expressed has been made to them, and that this Release contains the entire
understanding of the Releasor regarding the matters contained herein and that the terms of this
Release are contractual and not merely a recital.
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IN AGREEMENT HERETO, the Releasor and the below representative of Augusta, Georgia
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