SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND UNILATERAL RELEASE (DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA)
1. PARTIES AND BACKGROUND
This Settlement Agreement and Unilateral Release (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] by and between [RELEASOR LEGAL NAME] ("Releasor") and [RELEASEE LEGAL NAME] ("Releasee").
Background. The Parties are involved in a dispute arising from [describe dispute]. Releasor agrees to release Releasee from certain claims in exchange for the consideration set forth herein.
2. SETTLEMENT PAYMENT AND TIMING
- Settlement Amount: [$AMOUNT] to be paid by Releasee to Releasor.
- Due Date: Payment due within [X] business days of the Effective Date.
- Late Payment Interest: Interest shall accrue at [X]% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by D.C. law (6% per annum under D.C. Code Section 28-3302), whichever is less.
3. RELEASE OF CLAIMS BY RELEASOR
3.1 Release. Releasor hereby releases Releasee from any and all claims, whether known or unknown, arising out of or relating to [describe dispute/time period].
3.2 Carve-Outs. The release does not extend to obligations of Releasee arising under this Agreement.
4. WAIVER OF UNKNOWN CLAIMS
4.1 Express Waiver. RELEASOR EXPRESSLY WAIVES AND RELINQUISHES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY D.C. LAW, ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS THAT IT MAY HAVE UNDER ANY LAW OR COMMON LAW PRINCIPLE THAT WOULD OTHERWISE LIMIT THE RELEASE TO CLAIMS KNOWN OR SUSPECTED TO EXIST AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT.
Releasor specifically waives any rights under any statute or common law principle (including any principles similar to California Civil Code Section 1542) that provides:
"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY."
4.2 Initials. Releasor Initials: _______
5. NO RELEASE BY NON-RELEASING PARTY
Releasee does not release any claims against Releasor by entering into this Agreement.
6. NO ADMISSION OF LIABILITY
This Agreement is a compromise of disputed claims. Nothing herein shall be construed as an admission of liability.
7. DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS
Within [X] days of receipt of the Settlement Amount, Releasor shall file a [Request for Dismissal with prejudice].
8. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISPARAGEMENT
The terms of this Agreement shall be kept confidential. Releasor agrees not to make false or disparaging statements about Releasee.
9. TAXES AND ALLOCATION
Releasor is responsible for all tax obligations arising from the Settlement Amount.
10. REPRESENTATIONS AND AUTHORITY
Releasor represents that it has full power and authority to execute this Agreement.
11. REMEDIES
The prevailing Party in any action to enforce this Agreement shall recover its reasonable attorneys' fees.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
12.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the District of Columbia.
12.2 Venue. Any dispute shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
12.3 Jury Waiver. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY D.C. LAW, EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY.
Releasor Initials: _______ Releasee Initials: _______
13. MISCELLANEOUS
Electronic signatures are valid pursuant to the D.C. Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (D.C. Code Section 28-4901 et seq.).
14. SIGNATURES
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RELEASOR: RELEASEE:
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Signature Signature
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Printed Name Printed Name
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Date Date
WAIVER OF UNKNOWN CLAIMS INITIALS:
Releasor: _______
JURY WAIVER INITIALS:
Releasor: _______ Releasee: _______