State or federal regulations, ordinances or law, including but not limited to the
United States Constitution, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
The acknowledge that upon the District’s payment of the settlement
payment outlined in Paragraph 3, the have been paid any and all forms of
compensation to which they are or may be entitled. It is the intent of the Parties
that the scope of this Agreement, including this release provision, is complete and
should be construed as broadly as possible under Illinois and federal law, to apply
to all claims except for those that cannot be waived by law. For claims that cannot
be waived by law, the waive and release any right to personal injunctive
relief and/or monetary damages related to such claims.
6. Confidentiality: The and Defendants agree not to disclose the terms of
this Agreement to any individual except to their attorneys or tax/financial advisors,
except as otherwise required by law. The Parties recognize and agree that this
Agreement may be procured pursuant to a request under the Freedom of
Information Act, subpoena, or through discovery in any matter pending in a court
of competent jurisdiction. The Parties agree that disclosure pursuant to these
reasons shall not be considered a violation of this Paragraph. The
acknowledge that this confidentiality requirement mutually benefits all Parties and
was subject to their attorney’s review prior to their execution of the Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if asked by any third party about the Lawsuit, the
and Defendants shall say that the matter was resolved.
7. Non-Disparagement: The agree that they will not make any written or
verbal statements, nor encourage others to make such statements, that defame,
disparage or criticize the personal or professional reputation, practices or conduct
of Defendants. Defendants likewise agree that they will not make any written or
verbal statements, nor encourage others to make such statements, that defame,
disparage or criticize the personal or professional reputation, practices or conduct
of the Nothing in this Agreement shall restrict a Party from providing
truthful testimony or information to a governmental agency acting within its
authority or from testifying pursuant to a lawfully issued subpoena or court order.
8. Binding Nature of Agreement: This Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties
and their heirs, administrators, executors, successors, assigns, agents, and
employees.
9. Severability: If any of the provisions, terms and clauses of this Agreement are
declared illegal, unenforceable, or ineffective in a legal forum with competent
jurisdiction to do so, those provisions, terms, and clauses shall be deemed
severable, and all other provisions, terms, and clauses of this Agreement shall
remain valid and binding upon all the Parties hereto.
10. Voluntary Nature of Agreement: This Agreement has been executed freely,
knowingly, and voluntarily without duress, coercion, or undue influence, and each
Party acknowledges that it intends to be legally bound by the terms of the
Agreement and has signed the Agreement as its true and voluntary act.
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11. Entire Understanding: The recognize this Agreement to be a full, final
and complete waiver and release of the Lawsuit and any and all claims, and certifies
that they have read this Agreement in its entirety and fully understand its contents
and effects, and understand that it contains the entire understanding and agreement
of the Parties and supersedes all other written and oral exchanges, arrangements, or
negotiations between them and their representatives, and that it may not be altered,
amended, or modified except by a writing properly executed by all Parties hereto
or their designated legal representatives. The warrant that no promise,
representation, or inducement has been made to them, and that they are not relying
on any statement or representation made by any person or Party to this agreement,
or their agents or other representations not herein expressed.
12. Choice of Law: This Agreement is governed and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Illinois.
13. Conforming Copies: This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, which
together shall constitute the original. Faxed or electronic signatures will be accepted
as originals.
SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW
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CHERYL MOORE
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Cheryl Moore
Date:_______________________________
MICHAEL BELCASTER
Michael Belcaster
Date:_______________________________
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