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RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
That pursuant to an Order Approving a Compromise of pending Action dated November 18, 2011, issued in San
Bernardino Superior Court case no. CIVDS 1111722 (the 'Order), Destiny Bank a minor, by and through her
Guardian ad Litem, Kimberly Adams, hereinafter sometimes referred to as the 'Undersigned.` being of lawful age. for
the sole Consideration of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) paid by the City of Redonda to the Undersigned and
her attorney of record for disbursement in accordance with the terms of the Order, the receipt of which Is hereby
acknowledged, does hereby and for Destiny Boone's and the Undersigned's heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns releases, acquits and forever discharges the City of Redlands and its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents and successors~ (the "Releasees'), of and from any and ail daims, actions, causes of
action, demands, rights; damages, costs, loss of service, expenses and compensation whatsoever, which Destiny
Boone or the Undersigned now has or which may hereafter accrue on_account of, or In anyway crowing out of, any
and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen bodily injuries and personal and seat property damage, and
the consequences thereof, resulting from the accident, casualty or event which occurred on or about the 16" day of
September, 2010 at or near 1740 West Redlands Boulevard, Redlands, California and which is the subjed matter of
the governmental claim fined with the City by the Undersigned on the 10" day.ot January, 2011
The above sum stated, Forty Thousand Dollars (340.000.00) as consideration for this Release, is to be paid to
Destiny Boone, Kirnbedy Adams, and their attorney of record, Daniel Ojeda, Esq. it is understood and agreed that
this Release constitutes the compromise of a doubtful and disputed claim, and that the payment made is not to be
construed as an admission of May on the part of the party or parties hereby released, and that the Releasees deny
liability therefor and intend merely to avoid litigation.
It is further understood and agreed that ail rights under Section 1542 of time CMI Code of California and any similar
law of any state or territory of the United States are hereby expressly waived by the Undersigned. Said section reads
as follows:
"1542. Certain claims not affected by general release. 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"
The Undersigned hereby declares and represents that the injuries sustained are or may be permanent and
progressive and That recovery therefrom is uncertain and Indefinite, and in making this Release, it is understood and
agreed, that the Undersigned relies wholly upon the Undersigned's judgment, belief and knowledge of the nature,
extent, effect and duration of said injuries and liability therefore, and is made without reliance upon any statement or
representation of the party or parties hereby released or their representatives or by any physician or surgeon by them
employed
The Undersigned further acknowledges and agrees that persons or entities other than Releasees may be responsible
and/or liable for the Undersigned's Injuries, and the Undersigned agrees to fully cooperate with Releasees in
connection with any activities undertaken by Releasees to obtain indemnity or contribution from such other persona
or entities
The Undersigned further declares and represents that no promise, inducement or agreement not herein expressed
has been made to the Undersigned, and that this Release contains the entire agreement between the Undersigned
and the City of Redlands, and that the terms of this Release are contractual and not a mere recital. Any prior oral or
written agreements related to the subject matter hereof are superseded'by this Release and incorporated herein. This
Release may not be modified except by mitten document signed by the Undersigned and the City of Redlands
This Release Is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California FOR YOUR
PROTECTION CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING TO APPEAR ON THIS FORM
"ITIS UNLAWFUL TO
(A) PRESENT OR CAUSE TO BE PRESENTED ANY FALSE OR FRAUDULENT CLAIM FOR THE
PAYMENT OF A LOSS UNDER A CONTRACT OF INSURANCE.
(B) PREPARE, MAKE, OR SUBSCRIBE ANY WRITING, WITH INTENT TO PRESENT OR USE THE
SAME, OR TO ALLOW IT TO BE PRESENTED OR USED IN SUPPORT OF ANY SUCH CLAIM
EVERY PERSON WHO VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THIS SECTION IS PUNISHABLE BY
IMPRISONMENT IN THE STATE PRISON NOT EXCEEDING THREE YEARS, OR BY FINE NOT
EXCEEDING ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, OR BY BO111 '
In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret the terms or condltlons of this Release, the prevailing
party shall, in addition to any costs and other relief be entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees.
Including fees for use of In-house counsel by a party to this Release
The Undersigned represents and warrants that there has been no assignment or other transfer of any Merest in any
claim which the Undersigned may have against the Releasees and the Undersigned shall defend, indemnify and hold
the Releasees harmless from any liability, demands, claims, damages costs. expenses and attorneys fees incurred
by the Releasees as a result of any person asserting such assignment or transfer
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS IT
Signed, seated and delivered this:2)Q day of N Ov tC\I[J , 2011
CAUTION READ BEFORE SIGNING BELOW