FULL AND FINAL RELEASE AND DISCHARGE
THIS RELEASE is made as of [DATE], by [RELEASOR NAME] ("Releasor") in favour of [RELEASEE NAME] ("Releasee").
1. BACKGROUND
A. An incident occurred on or about [DATE] at [LOCATION] (the "Incident"). B. The Releasor claims to have suffered [INJURIES/DAMAGES] as a result of the Incident. C. The Releasor and Releasee wish to settle all claims arising from the Incident.
2. CONSIDERATION
- In consideration of the sum of $[AMOUNT] (the "Settlement Amount"), the receipt of which is acknowledged.
- The Settlement Amount is payable by [METHOD] within [NUMBER] days.
3. RELEASE AND DISCHARGE
The Releasor, for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns:
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HEREBY RELEASES AND FOREVER DISCHARGES the Releasee, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, insurers, heirs, successors, and assigns from:
- Any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, and liabilities
- For any and all injuries, losses, damages, and expenses
- Arising from or related to the Incident described above
- Whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated
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This release covers all claims including but not limited to:
- Personal injury
- Property damage
- Loss of income
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Pain and suffering
- [OTHER APPLICABLE CLAIMS]
4. NO ADMISSION OF LIABILITY
The Releasor and Releasee acknowledge that:
- This Release is a compromise of disputed claims.
- Nothing herein constitutes an admission of liability or fault by the Releasee.
- The Releasee specifically denies all liability and wrongdoing.
5. FUTURE CLAIMS WAIVED
- The Releasor acknowledges that they may discover claims or damages not currently known.
- The Releasor expressly waives all such unknown claims that may exist as of the date of this Release.
- The Releasor has been advised to obtain independent legal advice regarding this waiver of unknown claims.
6. MEDICAL LIEN/THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS
- The Releasor represents that no medical liens or third-party claims exist against the settlement proceeds.
- The Releasor shall be solely responsible for any such liens or claims that may arise.
- [IF APPLICABLE: Specific lien holders to be paid from settlement: LIST]
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
- The Releasor agrees to keep the terms of this Release confidential.
- The Releasor shall not discuss the settlement with any third party, except:
- Legal and financial advisors
- As required by law
- Immediate family members (who must also maintain confidentiality)
8. TAX MATTERS
- The Releasor is responsible for any tax consequences of the Settlement Amount.
- [IF APPLICABLE: Amount allocated as $[AMOUNT] for physical injury (non-taxable) and $[AMOUNT] for [OTHER PURPOSE]]
9. GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY
- Governing Law: [JURISDICTION]
- If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force.
Releasor: _______________________ Date: __________
Releasee: _______________________ Date: __________
Witness: _______________________ Date: __________
Legal Counsel for Releasor: _______________________ Date: __________