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JUL 1, 1 2024 N-2024-229 <br /> 0•,c.Pc co) <br /> ckyle Nek,se.n)Ans" <br /> SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT <br /> AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS <br /> This Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims ("Agreement") is made and entered <br /> into by and between ARTURO SERRANO-ATONAL ("Plaintiff'), and CITY OF SANTA <br /> ANA and CHRISTIAN MIRANDA(collectively,"Defendants"). <br /> WITNESSETH: <br /> WHEREAS, Plaintiff filed an action against Defendants in the Superior Court of the State <br /> California,County of Orange,Central Justice Center District known as ARTURO SERRANO- <br /> ATONAL v. CTTY OF SANTA ANA, et al. , Case No. 30-2023-01306018-CU-PA-CJC (the <br /> "Action"). <br /> WHEREAS, Plaintiff and Defendants (collectively, the "Parties"), desire to settle fully <br /> and finally all differences between them, including, but in no way limited to,those differences <br /> described above. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein <br /> contained and other good and valuable consideration,receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,and <br /> to avoid unnecessary litigation, it is hereby agreed by and between the Parties as follows: <br /> 1. This Agreement and compliance with this Agreement shall not be construed as an <br /> admission by Defendants of any liability whatsoever, or as an admission by Defendants of any <br /> violation of the rights of Plaintiff or any person,violation of any order,law, statute,duty,or contract <br /> whatsoever against Plaintiff or any person. Defendants specifically disclaim any liability to <br /> Plaintiff or any other person for any alleged violation of the rights of Plaintiff or any person, or for <br /> any alleged violation of any order, law, statute, duty, or contract on the part of any employees or <br /> agents of Defendants. Likewise, this Agreement and compliance with this Agreement shall not be <br /> construed as an admission by Plaintiff of any liability, misconduct, or wrongdoing whatsoever. <br /> 2. Each party will exchange a fully signed executed copy or original of this <br /> Agreement. Defendants cannot proceed with processing payment without a fully executed copy of <br /> the Agreement from Plaintiff. <br /> 3. Following receipt of, or in exchange for, an executed copy of a Request for <br /> Dismissal form from Plaintiff dismissing this Action with prejudice, Defendants will make <br /> available a check in the amount of Thirty-Seven Thousand Dollars($37,000. 00)made payable <br /> "ARTURO SERRANO-ATONAL AND LAW OFFICES OF GILBERT QUINONES". The City <br /> of Santa Ana will file the Request for Dismissal following receipt of the foregoing check by Plaintiffs <br /> counsel.This monetary amount represents a full and complete settlement of Plaintiffs claims for all <br /> damages alleged in the Action. <br /> 4. Plaintiff agrees that this Agreement constitutes full and complete settlement of all <br /> claims made against Defendants in this Action. Plaintiff will not seek any further compensation <br /> for any other claimed damages, costs, or attorney's fees in connection with the matters <br /> encompassed in this Agreement. <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br />