Release of All Claims Clause Example with 11 Variations from Business Contracts
This page contains Release of All Claims clauses in business contracts and legal agreements. An example clause is provided at the top of the page, followed by clauses with minor variations. You can view the text differences by selecting the "Show Differences" option.
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits described in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above and the Retention Bonus described in Paragraph 6 above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past or present subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, consultants, attorneys, agents, assigns and employee benefit plans with resp...ect to any matter, including (without limitation) any matter related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing and any claims of discrimination or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other basis under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Execution of this Agreement does not bar any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement.View More
Variations of a "Release of All Claims" Clause from Business Contracts
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits described in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above and the Retention Bonus described in Paragraph 6 above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past or present subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, consultants, attorneys, agents, assigns and employee benefit plans (together..., the "Releasees") with respect to any matter, including (without limitation) any matter related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing and any claims of discrimination or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation disability or any other basis under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Law, the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, the Massachusetts Equal Rights Act, the Minimum Fair Wage Act, the Massachusetts Plant Closing Law, the Massachusetts Wage Act, the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, the Massachusetts Parental Leave Act, the Massachusetts Sexual Harassment Statute and all other state and federal Page 3 laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Agreement. Execution of this Agreement does not bar any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement. Agreement and does not bar any claim for indemnification. View More
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits described in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above and the Retention Bonus described in Paragraph 6 above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past or present subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, consultants, attorneys, agents, assigns and employee benefit plans (together..., the "Releasees") with respect to any matter, including (without limitation) any matter related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing and any claims of discrimination or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation disability or any other basis under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Massachusetts Plant Closing Law, the Massachusetts Wage Act (including any claims to wages, commissions, salary, profit sharing, overtime, or any and all other compensation in any form) the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, the Massachusetts Parental Leave Act, the Massachusetts Sexual Harassment Statute, and all other state and federal laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Agreement. Execution of this Agreement does not bar any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement. Agreement and does not bar any claim for indemnification as set forth in the Indemnification Agreement between you and the Company (the "Indemnification Agreement"). March 9, 2020 Page 3 7. Exception. This Agreement does not (i) prohibit or restrict you from communicating, providing relevant information to or otherwise cooperating with the EEOC or any other governmental authority with responsibility for the administration of fair employment practices laws regarding a possible violation of such laws or responding to any inquiry from such authority, including an inquiry about the existence of this Agreement or its underlying facts, (ii) preclude the Employee from benefiting from class-wide injunctive relief awarded in any fair employment practices case brought by any governmental agency, provided such relief does not result in Employee's receipt of any monetary benefit or substantial equivalent thereof or (iii) responding to any inquiry or investigation by any governmental agency or subdivision. View More
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits described in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above and the Retention Bonus described in Paragraph 6 above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past or present subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, consultants, attorneys, agents, assigns and employee benefit plans with resp...ect to any matter, including (without limitation) any matter related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing and any claims of discrimination or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation disability or any other basis under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Fair Pay Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), the Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification ("WARN") Act, the California WARN Act, and all other laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Agreement. Execution of this Agreement does not bar (i) any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement. Agreement, (ii) any claim for coverage under any D&O or other similar insurance policy, or (iii) any claim for indemnification under any written agreement with the Company, Company by-laws or applicable law. You understand that this Agreement does not limit your ability to file a charge or complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other federal, state or local governmental agency or commission (each, a "Government Agency"). You further understand that this Agreement does not limit your ability to communicate with, or otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, a Government Agency. However, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that you are waiving the right to monetary damages or other equitable or monetary relief as a result of any such charge, complaint, investigation or proceeding. 3 Cheng Lu March 2, 2022 Page 4 8. Waiver. You expressly waive and release any and all rights and benefits under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (or any analogous law of any other state), which reads as follows: 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. View More
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits and COBRA payments described in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above and the Retention Bonus described in Paragraph 6 above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past past, present or present future subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, consultants, attorneys, agents, assi...gns assigns, insurers and employee benefit plans and their administrators and fiduciaries with respect to any matter, including (without limitation) any matter related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract (express or implied) or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing and any dealing, claims of discrimination discrimination, harassment retaliation and/or civil rights, claims relating to wages or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other basis compensation, claims under M.G.L. c. 149, §§148 and 150 (also known as the Massachusetts Wage Act), claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Execution of this Agreement does not bar any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement. Dr. Gridley Page 3 8. Waiver. You expressly waive and release any and all rights and benefits under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (or any analogous law of any other state), which reads as follows: A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor. View More
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits and COBRA payments described in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above and the Retention Bonus described in Paragraph 6 above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past past, present or present future subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, consultants, attorneys, agents, assi...gns assigns, insurers and employee benefit plans and their administrators and fiduciaries with respect to any matter, including (without limitation) any matter related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract (express or implied) or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing and any dealing, claims of discrimination discrimination, harassment retaliation and/or civil rights, claims relating to wages or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other basis compensation, claims under M.G.L. c. 149, §§148 and 150 (also known as the Massachusetts Wage Act), claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Execution of this Agreement does not bar any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement. Dr. Kennedy Page 3 8. Waiver. You expressly waive and release any and all rights and benefits under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (or any analogous law of any other state), which reads as follows: A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor. View More
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits and COBRA payments described in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above and the Retention Bonus described in Paragraph 6 above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past past, present or present future subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, consultants, attorneys, agents, assi...gns assigns, insurers and employee benefit plans and their administrators and fiduciaries with respect to any matter, including (without limitation) any matter related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract (express or implied) or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing and any dealing, claims of discrimination discrimination, harassment retaliation and/or civil rights, claims relating to wages or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other basis compensation, claims under M.G.L. c. 149, §§148 and 150 (also known as the Massachusetts Wage Act), claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Execution of this Agreement does not bar any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement. Dr. Kelley Page 3 8. Waiver. You expressly waive and release any and all rights and benefits under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (or any analogous law of any other state), which reads as follows: A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor. View More
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits and COBRA payments described in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above and the Retention Bonus described in Paragraph 6 above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past past, present or present future subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, consultants, attorneys, agents, assi...gns assigns, insurers and employee benefit plans and their administrators and fiduciaries with respect to any matter, including (without limitation) any matter related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract (express or implied) or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing and any dealing, claims of discrimination discrimination, harassment retaliation and/or civil rights, claims relating to wages or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other basis compensation, claims under M.G.L. c. 149, §§148 and 150 (also known as the Massachusetts Wage Act), claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Execution of this Agreement does not bar any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement. Dr. Haut Page 3 8. Waiver. You expressly waive and release any and all rights and benefits under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (or any analogous law of any other state), which reads as follows: A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor. View More
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits and COBRA payments described in Paragraphs paragraphs 4 and 5 above and the Retention Bonus described in Paragraph 6 above, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you hereby waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, both known and unknown, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past or present subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, cons...ultants, attorneys, agents, assigns and employee benefit plans with respect to any matter, including (without limitation) limitation): (a) all claims arising out of or in any matter way related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, employment; (b) all claims related to your compensation or benefits from the Company, including (without limitation) salary, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, expense reimbursements, severance pay, fringe benefits, stock, stock options, or any other ownership interests in the Company; (c) all claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims for breach of contract, wrongful discharge, termination, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, and breach of contract or breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing dealing; (d) all tort claims, including claims for fraud, defamation, invasion of privacy, emotional distress, and any discharge in violation of public policy; and (e) all federal, state, and local statutory claims, including claims of discrimination for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, attorneys' fees, or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other basis claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Execution of this Agreement does not bar any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement. Agreement, or to any claim to indemnification under Section 2802 of the California Labor Code. You are waiving, however, your right to any monetary recovery should any governmental agency or entity, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Department of Labor, pursue any claims on your behalf. You represent that you have no lawsuits, claims or actions pending in your name, or on behalf of any other person or entity, against the Company or any other person or entity subject to the release granted in this paragraph. View More
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits severance, COBRA and additional payments described in Paragraphs 4 4, 6 and 5 above and the Retention Bonus described in Paragraph 6 7 above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past past, present or present future subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, consult...ants, attorneys, agents, assigns assigns, insurers and employee benefit plans and their administrators and fiduciaries with respect to any matter, including (without limitation) any matter related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract (express or implied) or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing and any dealing, claims of discrimination discrimination, harassment retaliation and/or civil rights, claims relating to wages or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other basis compensation, claims under M.G.L. c. 149, §§148 and 150 (also known as the Massachusetts Wage Act), claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Execution of this Agreement does not bar any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement. In addition, nothing in this Agreement shall modify, waive or release any rights you may have under the terms of any applicable Company directors' and officers' insurance policy or other policy of insurance that would grant you insurance coverage. The Company represents and warrants that, as of the date of your execution of this Agreement, it is not aware, in its exercise of due diligence, of any claims that the Company or any of its officers or directors in their capacities as such has against you related to or arising out of your work with the Company. View More
Release of All Claims. In consideration for receiving the severance benefits described in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above and Company's waiver of your obligations to repay the Retention Bonus as described in Paragraph 6 5 , above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release and promise never to assert any claims or causes of action, whether or not now known, against the Company or its predecessors, successors or past or present subsidiaries, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, consultants, attorneys,... agents, assigns and employee benefit plans with respect to any matter, including (without limitation) any matter related to your employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims to attorneys' fees or costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair Page 2 dealing and any claims of discrimination or harassment based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation disability or any other basis under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights Act, the California Fair Pay Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification ("WARN") Act, the California WARN Act, and all other laws and regulations relating to employment. However, this release covers only those claims that arose prior to the execution of this Agreement and only those claims that may be waived by applicable law. This release does not include claims for indemnification for any third party claims pursuant to any written indemnification agreement or policy of insurance, if any, to which you are a party or a third party beneficiary, the Company bylaws or under applicable law. Execution of this Agreement does not bar (i) any claim that arises hereafter, including (without limitation) a claim for breach of this Agreement. Agreement, (ii) any claim for coverage under any D&O or other similar insurance policy or (iii) any claim for indemnification under any written agreement with the Company, Company bylaws or applicable law. Patrick Dillon June 15, 2022 Page 4 You understand that this Agreement does not limit your ability to file a charge or complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other federal, state or local governmental agency or commission (each, a "Government Agency"). You further understand that this Agreement does not limit your ability to communicate with, or otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, a Government Agency. However, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that you are waiving the right to monetary damages or other equitable or monetary relief as a result of any such charge, complaint, investigation or proceeding. View More
