HomeMy WebLinkAboutSETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE BETWEEN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA AND MEREDITH HOLMES & TOBY HOLMES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
This document sets forth the terms and conditions of the Agreement and General Release
(hereinafter "Agreement") by and between Meredith L. ("John") Holmes, and Toby Holmes
(hereinafter "the Releasors") and Augusta, Georgia, (referred herein as "Augusta,
"Releasee"). The term "Releasee"as used herein shall be defined as Augusta, Ge Georgia"orgia, 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:
RECTTALS
On or about July 18, 2017 there was a sewer backup at 1259 Augusta West Parkway, Augusta,
Georgia 30909. Meredith L. ("John") Holmes is the owner of 1259 Augusta West Parkway,
Augusta, Georgia 30909.
Augusta, Georgia, denies and continues to deny any liability to Releasors for claims arising out
of or related to this event and desire to purchase their peace and to avoid the problem and
expense of further litigation.
Releasors enter into this Release in order to provide for certain payments
complete settlement, satisfaction and discharge of any and all past, full, final and
which are or which might have been the subject of the Claim present or future claims
forth herein. Releasors desire to remise,release, acquit and forever dischargen the Au conditionsa, eorgia,
set
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
NOW THEREFORE,Releasors agree as follows:
I. RELEASE BY RELEASORS. In consideration of thepayment
Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($37,500.00) ( "sp , Releasors
Thirty-Seven Thousand,
to
settle all claims against Augusta, Georgia.
), Releasors have agreed to
g Geor 'a. Releasors do 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, ex
nature whatsoever, known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen,and compensation of any kind or
contingent, whether based on a tort, contract or other theory direct andr indirect, fixed e
theory of damages, which Releasors ever had, of recovery, regardless of the
now have, or which may hereinafter accrue or
otherwise be acquired on account of,or in any way growing out of,related to,or arisingfrom,
any manner or fashion the sewer backup. eon in
binding and complete settlement between RThiseasors and Releasees.part of Releasors shall be a fully
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In addition, it is specifically understood and agreed that the Pa
a injuries, Payment is intended to compensate
the Releasors for property dame
g j j , 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, Releasors release 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 sewer backup.
2. SETTLEMENT NOT AN ADMISSION OF LIABILITY. Releasors agree 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. Releasors, in consideration of the promises set
forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, hereby agree 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 Releasors may make a claim against on account of,
based upon,relating to or arising out of the sewer backup.
4. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS. As between Releasors 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.
S. RELEASORS' REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. In return for the foregoing
consideration, the Releasors hereby warrant and represent that they are the sole owners 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 Releasors 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.Releasors represent and warrant 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.Releasors hereby agree and represent that no promise or agreement
not herein expressed has been made to them, and that this Release contains the entire
understanding of the Releasors 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 Releasors and the below representative of Augusta, Georgia
set their hand and seal.
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