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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01051993 - 1.35 1 . 3 5 • Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS j Costa FROM: Victor J. Westman, County Counsel .;� ' County By: Sharon L. Anderson, Deputy County Counsel. • covK'� c3' DATE: December 15, 1992 SUBJECT: Rodrigues v. County of Contra Costa Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. C92-04293 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Pursuant to settlement of the above-captioned matter, the Board of Supervisors APPROVES the Settlement and Release of All Claims in the form attached hereto and AUTHORIZES County Counsel to execute the final agreement on behalf of Contra Costa County. FISCAL IMPACT None . The settlement amount is to be paid entirely by the other co-defendants in this action. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS In 1990, an action was filed against Contra Costa County and the Hofmann Company relating to the construction of the Vintage Parkway Railroad Overcrossing Project in the Oakley area . The plaintiff was seeking damages on the basis of inverse condemnation, loss of lateral support, trespass, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence. Pursuant to a condemnation agreement between the County and the Hofmann Company, the County tendered the defense of this matter to the Hofmann Company. A settlement has been reached in the case. It requires the payment of $150, 000 to the plaintiff, Cecilia Miguel Rodrigues, said amount to be allocated between defendants the Hofmann Company, William G. McCullough, and Raymond Vail and Associates . It also requires a mutual release between the defendants . CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF 90ARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) : ACTION OF BOARD ON -`,x ;11 ;�) APPROVED AS RECOMMENDEDOTHER 74-t, .. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A UNANIMOUS (ABSENT TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Orig: CountyiCounsel ATTESTED a Sam 99 cc: Public Works Dept. PHIL- BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY 2K , DEPUTY CONTACT: cc: dfll(2): a:\bd-agree 1 . 35 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS This Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims (hereinafter the "Agreement") is entered into by and between CECILIA MIGUEL RODRIGUES (hereinafter "plaintiff") and THE HOFMANN COMPANY (on behalf of itself and COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA) ," and RAYMOND VAIL & ASSOCIATES, and WILLIAM G. McCULLOUGH CO. , D. SCHUETTE CO. , and COGGINS SCHUETTE CO. (hereinafter collectively referred to as "defendants") . Plaintiff has filed a civil action for money damages in the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa, Action No. C90-04293 . In said action, plaintiff alleges that construction work performed on Vintage Parkway in the vicinity of her property located in Oakley, California, caused her to suffer real and personal property damage, diminution in value of real and personal property, loss of use of real and personal property, emotional distress, attorneys ' fees and litigation costs. The defendants deny, and continue to deny, each of plaintiff's allegations. Defendants have also filed various cross-complaints, alleging that if they are held liable to plaintiff, or to other cross-complainants in the subject civil action, then ultimate fault or liability rests with such other parties. Each defendant herein, denies and continues to deny, all of the allegations directed against it. The parties to this Agreement desire to settle all of the disputes between them which could ever relate to the foregoing matters, and to cause the subject civil action to be dismissed, with prejudice, as to each and every party to this Agreement. This Agreement is entered into voluntarily, solely for the purpose of .e bringing the subject claims to a conclusion, and to avoid further costs, risks and expenses associated with continued litigation. By entering into this Agreement, no party is admitting fault, liability or wrongdoing, nor shall this Agreement ever be construed as such. WHEREFORE, in consideration of these covenants and agreements, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Payment to Plaintiff: The defendants shall pay to plaintiff the total sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND N0/100 ($150,000.00) allocated between themselves as follows: THE HOFMANN COMPANY on behalf of itself and COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA $131,500.00 WILLIAM G. McCULLOUGH, et al. $ 15, 000.00 RAYMOND VAIL & ASSOCIATES $ 3 , 500. 00 TOTAL $150,000.00 Such payments shall be made by check or draft, payable to CECILIA MIGUEL RODRIGUES and the Law Firm of Cox, Garrett, Nagle & Lally, her attorneys of record. 2. Performance of Repairs: In further consideration of the settlement memorialized in this Agreement, defendant THE HOFMANN COMPANY shall pay for repairs on plaintiff's property to be performed by a licensed contractor to be employed solely by plaintiff, consisting of clearing, tree removal and regrading that portion of plaintiff's property adjacent to the property line between the Vintage Parkway right-of-way and plaintiff's remainder property in accordance with the Grading Plan and estimate set forth and agreed to in ADDENDUM A hereto in the sum total amount of 2 $12,073.00. Said repairs shall be completed in good faith and in a professional and workmanlike manner within 60 days of receipt of settlement proceeds by plaintiff. Plaintiff shall cooperate in any manner necessary to facilitate approval of said work by any governmental authority and release of all improvement bonds referable to that portion of Vintage Parkway in the vicinity of plaintiff's property. 3. Release of Claims by Plaintiff: The plaintiff does hereby forever release and discharge each of the defendants, and each of their respective owners, principals, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, heirs, successors and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action, whether known or unknown, contingent or certain, past, present or future, which arise out of or which relate in any way to the claims raised or made by or on behalf of the plaintiff in the subject civil action, including claims for inverse condemnation, loss of lateral support, trespass, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and any resulting property damage, diminution in value of real property, loss of use of real property, damage or injury to personal property, bodily injuries, emotional distress, litigation expenses, costs and attorneys' fees. In entering into this Agreement and release provided for herein, it is the intent of the plaintiff to waive all rights or benefits which she may have under Civil Code §1542 which provides as follows: 3 "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor. " Plaintiff acknowledges that there is a risk that the damages which she believes she has suffered or will suffer may later turn out to be other than or greater than those now known, suspected or believed to be true. Further, other facts on which plaintiff may be relying upon in entering into this Agreement may later turn out to be other than, or different from, those now known, suspected or believed to be true. Plaintiff also acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement and the release provided for in this Agreement, she has expressly agreed to accept the risk of such possible unknown damages, claims, demands, actions and causes of action. Plaintiff acknowledges, represents and warrants that in waiving all rights or benefits she may have had under Civil Code §1542, she has had the advice of counsel, and further represents, warrants and agrees that this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, notwithstanding the occurrence of such possible changes or differences in material facts. 4. Prospective Release with Regard to Repair Work: Plaintiff acknowledges that in order to perform the work on her property as agreed to pursuant to Section 2, infra, and as set forth in ADDENDUM A hereto, subcontractors employed by her will necessarily be required to enter onto plaintiff's property to perform said work, that trees as specified in Addendum A will have 4 .........n.....w .. .......,..w. ...,__.-.a__.... .�.: .,.±GS..[..`�`...�::.:.ti`iti�•ijam,Rsii'CTC.S'V::tie:ri+,tie:.ti;:Y�ti:3........,.::`:L:...-.ter^•. :.::w:,2\'�+.�7Ki• l'iGtiitxtiCti'•Ci�G4':in`ttw'n]{�:.:.i.Ktiv.._.xr..:_.;�:..:.�::.t.:r.i..::::_:: to be removed, that grading and other construction equipment will have to be operated upon plaintiff's property, that dust and noise will be created as a result of said work, that said work will necessarily cause some interference with plaintiff's comfortable use and enjoyment of her property during the course of such work, and that such work will alter the existing grade and contour of plaintiff's property. In consideration of defendant's agreement to pay for the work on plaintiff's property to be performed by a licensed contractor employed solely by plaintiff, in compliance with Section 2, infra, and the Grading Plan set forth in Addendum A, plaintiff hereby releases defendants from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action, whether known or unknown, contingent or certain, past, present or future, which arise out of or which relate in any way to the design and performance of the work set forth in Addendum A, including but not limited to claims for defects in any aspect of said work. In entering into this prospective release with regard to the work to be performed on her property, it is the intent of plaintiff to waive all rights or benefits which she may have under Civil Code §1542 which provides: "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor. " Plaintiff acknowledges that there is a risk that the effect of said work on her property, including but not limited to the 5 inconvenience, level of dust, noise, number of workers on her property, amount of equipment on her property and interference with the peaceful use and enjoyment of her property during the course of the work set forth in Addendum A may later turn out to be other than, or greater than, that now known, suspected or believed to be necessary. Further, other facts on which plaintiff may be relying in entering into this Agreement may later turn out to be other than, or different from, those now known, suspected or believed to be true. Plaintiff also acknowledges that in entering into this settlement and the release provided for in this Agreement, she has expressly agreed to accept the risk of such possible unknown damages, claims, actions and causes of action. Plaintiff acknowledges, represents and warrants that in waiving all rights and benefits she may have under Civil Code §1542, she has sought the advice of counsel, and further represents, warrants and agrees that this Agreement shall remain in full force. and effect, notwithstanding the occurrence of such possible changes or differences in material facts. 5. Warranty of Ownership and Authority: Plaintiff does hereby represent and warrant that at the time of the initiation of the subject Contra Costa County Superior Court civil action, and at the time of the execution to this Agreement, she was and is the owner of each of the claims, demands, actions and causes of action which plaintiff is releasing or purports to be releasing pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. 6 .tit$.....T_ ._ _-._.]..1.._.... _... .. _ ._.a._i_-.e...._..�..v.__.,.a_....e... ._.ti ..._....d_�.�.._ .... -..._.:.Y:r...._s.. ,.,-..................t..,_.__ti......._......._._...,...._._._�...._._...,_�,__....,..._...._.......,.�..._.,_.. Plaintiff further represents and warrants that she has not sold, assigned, conveyed or transferred any of the claims, demands, actions or causes of action, which she is releasing or purports to be releasing pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. Plaintiff further represents and warrants that although she had made various claims against various first party insurers for some of the same damages, claims, demands or actions, or causes of action, which have been directed against some of the defendants in the subject civil action, such first party carriers have each agreed and covenanted with plaintiff that they will not pursue any subrogation claims, nor will they seek reimbursement for any monies paid to plaintiff against any of the parties which are being released, or which purport to be released by plaintiff pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. 6. Indemnity Agreement: Plaintiff does hereby agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless each of the defendants and each of their respective owners, principals, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, heirs, successors and assigns, of and from any claim, demand, action or causes of action, including interest, costs and attorneys' fees, taxable or otherwise, which plaintiff is releasing, or which plaintiff purports to be releasing, pursuant to any of the provisions of this Agreement, or which arise out of, which relate to in any way, or which result form the falsity or inaccuracy of any representation or warranty made by plaintiff herein. 7 7. Release Between Defendants: Each defendant, on behalf of itself, and on behalf of its respective owners, principals, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, heirs, successors and assigns, does hereby forever release and discharge each other defendant, and each other defendant's respective owners, principals, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, heirs, successors, assigns, of and from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action, for damage, indemnity or contribution under any legal or equitable theory, known or unknown, contingent or certain, past, present or future, which may arise out of or which may relate in any way to any of the claims, demands, actions, cause's of action which plaintiff is releasing pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, or which arise out of or in any way relate to any claims, demands, actions or causes of action presented in any cross-complaint herein. In entering into this Agreement and release provided for herein, each of the defendants expressly waives all rights or benefits which it may have under Civil Code §1542 which provides: "A general release is not extended claims which the creditor does not know or suspect exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected the settlement with the . debtor. " In so waiving such rights or benefits under Civil Code §1542, each defendant acknowledges that it is accepting the risks of unknown damages, or a change in material facts, to the same extent 8 .).:... ...`. . - .....•.... .. ... .... v.n......Q.:....._..n...vn a.....v.. •\ .i4'tin...v\._•. _•...._ti�....n•..vti..r...wa..w...G.....2•.v.+•.......G._._..v. ..w..._..w\....wkitr.:xrv• 3iTw•v:Lni4.:..1.•'.1.h.1a•�Jti:i�.•::�t_w.•..•. as the plaintiff as more fully described in Section 3 of this Agreement. This Release is not intended to effect any rights or obligations between COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA and THE HOFMANN COMPANY arising out of the Agreement between said parties for acquisition of offsite right-of-way 8. Covenant Not to Sue: Each party in this Agreement, on behalf of itself and on behalf of its respective owners, principals, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, directors, officers, agents, employees, heirs, successors and assigns, covenants and agrees never to commence or prosecute nor voluntarily aid in the commencement or prosecution of, any claim, demand, actions or causes of action against any of the other parties hereto, or of any of their respective owners, principals, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, officers, directors, agents, employees, servants, successors or assigns, which arise out of or relate in any way to the claims, demands, actions or causes of action which comprise the subject matter of this Agreement. 9. Dismissal of Complaint and Cross-Complaints: Plaintiff and each of the defendants who have filed a complaint or cross- complaint relating to or arising out of the claims, demands, actions and causes of action comprising the subject matter of this Agreement shall promptly cause to be filed a dismissal, with prejudice, of such complaint or cross-complaint, including but not limited to all complaints or cross-complaints filed in Contra Costa 9 .. ....... .vS__...• .>....:_.._i..__....__.. -:ti•:�5...w.www....ti wti���var.L.....�- T='-=.. - .. wU.a..vlS... •v.v::ti;• wc`•Ca:iw.w.at.2.....h.a.�::�C:.`c1\bw`ataitkG\.'Y.:.._�r.>.1.�.C.:v_�:�n::�_S.•�ti�r.\:: County Superior Court Action No. C90-04293 as to each other party to this Agreement only. Said dismissals need not include defendants or cross-defendants who are not parties to this Agreement. 10. Waiver of Claims for Costs and Attorneys Fees: Each party to this Agreement agrees to bear its own costs of suit, consultants' fees, experts' fees, attorneys' fees, and other costs and expenses of any kind or character arising out of or related in any way to any of the claims, demands, actions or causes of action, which comprise the subject matter of this Agreement. 11. Stipulation to Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures for Enforcement of Settlement Agreement: Each party to this Agreement acknowledges, stipulates and agrees that the settlement of this action occurred in part under the auspices of the Honorable Coleman F. Fannin of Judicial Arbitration Mediations Services (JAMS) to whom this matter was referred by the Contra Costa County Superior Court. The parties hereto further acknowledge, stipulate and agree that any disputes which may arise between the parties concerning the performance of this agreement and most particularly with regard to any claim, demand, action or causes of action which might arise out of the performance of the work described in Addendum A shall be resolved through binding arbitration presided over by the Honorable Coleman F. Fannin of JAMS in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure §1282 et seq. governing the conduct of arbitration proceedings. The terms of Code of Civil Procedure 10 .....•,.,.. ... .�:. .::..:..-,c.�v;.�..-«r:•:�:... iz..:�:iivtil�+s•�.`.=�� :tn:�.;,::�c .i=33:;e..n_��ti;.a:: ._.�.tti�v._._..:,it::i�c�....-;::.::..:_t ti:�ti�: __w. .__..__... .._ .... ..`_ .......::.i::..<.,....,K..r..:•e=-=.:.: §1283.05 are incorporated into and thus made a part of this arbitration agreement. In the event Judge Fannin is unable, or unavailable to preside over the arbitration of any dispute arising out of this Agreement, such dispute shall be arbitrated through JAMS by such other arbitrator or arbitrators as the parties may agree upon. If the parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator, each side shall select one arbitrator, a third arbitrator shall be selected by the two arbitrators so chosen and the matter shall thus be decided by a panel of three arbitrators. Plaintiff and each defendant further acknowledge, stipulate and agree that with regard to any alternative dispute resolution proceeding arising out of this Agreement, each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees, experts' fees and costs, and that the fees of JAMS : shall be divided pro rata among the parties to such proceedings. 12. Benefit of Counsel and Experts: Plaintiff represents and warrants that during the course of the negotiations leading to the settlement reflected herein, she has had the benefit of counsel. Plaintiff further represents and warrants that the contents of this Agreement, and the meaning of its various terms have been explained to her by her attorneys, and that this Agreement is executed voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance. Plaintiff further represents and warrants that during the course of the negotiations leading to the settlement reflected herein, she has had the benefit of advice from experts and consultants in the pertinent fields of expertise. 11 w..._.::.�::_v:::.i-:.•.s+..�..o..•v_, .<..__.__.... _._,_.__.a__._,..a...,........_..�_:::c �..,...._tip........._.. r..>.<-.n.._�.�•.:....r�a.:..:.e......r_..._.,. .._....,... .r __._.r_ .,_.._..__,.......z,....x'�:«....,:: Plaintiff represents and warrants that in entering into this Agreement and the release reflected herein, she is not relying upon any opinion, conclusion, recommendation or estimate provided by any defendant, or any expert or consultant retained by any of the defendants. 13. Warranty of Capacity and Authority: Each signatory to this Agreement represents and warrants that he or she is competent to execute this Agreement on his or her own behalf, or has the confidence and the express authority of the person or entity on whose behalf he or she is signing, do execute this Agreement on behalf of such other person or entity. 13. Binding Nature and Recordation of Agreement: This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of each party hereto, and each parties respective owners, principals, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, heirs, successors and assigns. Plaintiff hereby consents to the filing of a copy of this Agreement in the Alameda County Superior Court Action No. C90- 04293 . Plaintiff further consents to the recording of a memorandum of this settlement agreement in the Official Records of the Alameda County Recorder's Office in a form substantially identical to ADDENDUM B attached hereto. Plaintiff will cooperate in the execution of all necessary documents to effectuate such recordation. 12 ,. .,... �, :..._:, ':.::,.r„ . _;__.:..:._.......:...:-..�.......c.c..s:.�,,.,..._::..e_,...':c......:..:.,.a<.....-:.::.,.. .ti.-.Yw.i.;_.. ....._., ..r.-,_,a. ...c:.._..>,.. �«,e.,.aawo.>,...,...,........_•,.+......,.. ....,..,a.z-r-..�..�.a._....c.c.s,,...c �. It is the intent of the parties to this Agreement that the terms and conditions reflected herein shall be binding upon plaintiff and all of her heirs, successors and assigns, and that its terms and conditions shall constitute covenants which "run with the land. " 14. Entire Agreement: This Agreement, including ADDENDUM A and B, contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters covered hereby, and supersedes any oral or written understandings or agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. No party is authorized to make any representations or warranties except as set forth herein, and no agreement, statement, representation or promise by any party hereto which is not contained herein shall be valid or binding. Plaintiff acknowledges that she has not relied upon any warranties, representations, statements or promises by any of the parties herein released, or any of their agents or consultants except as may be expressly set forth herein. 15. Choice of Laws: This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 16. Counterparts to Agreement: This Agreement may be executed simultaneously or in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, equally admissible in evidence, but all of which together shall constitute one in the same agreement, notwithstanding that the signatures of each party or their respective representatives do not appear on the same page of this Agreement. 13 ... ....�._...:•u`ti`ti::.+. ...... .... �v ue_s._.:'..\r:�`.`\u`a`itwa:xYa[.}ti'tii:.a......_...t.s.xuiT..:.�.'....�:aZti'n...xl..irae��1iKe>V:tit:.':S-^'v'-... +31'+`'\A- s.x�:u:S.:.w.r:.v[.a:.'t:.]:....z....ti..Cs`�....`.tti ..:...:.._w.n✓...> _w.w.. 17. Severability: If any provision or any part of any provision of this Agreement is, for any reason, held to be invalid, unenforceable or contrary to public policy, law, statute, regulation or ordinance, then the remainder of this Agreement shall not be effected thereby, and shall remain valid and fully enforceable. 18. Amendments or Modifications to Agreement: No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless in writing and executed by all parties hereto. 19. Construction of Agreement: This Agreement, and each of the provisions hereof, has been reached as a result of negotiations between the parties and their respective attorneys. Each of the parties hereto expressly acknowledges that this Agreement shall not be deemed to have been prepared by or drafted by any particular I party, or parties hereto, and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party or parties shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement. 14 ._ ...�.L•i:.h...... .inw:.v.......... ..v........v.•`�:..:a``.`:._\,tixv'�.:t+wual+.v...w`es::.t:>2..:n.w.>.a+wn.,wr...:....•.rn.:ul�•v•:v✓.i�l::a.•..a..v- ...,....w,2:3ti_�:...v.:.1v:iJi:i:..+:•:l.•.•..-V::._�..,_:.`a_ _� _n..�...n_.................._........w.. DATED: , 1992 CECILIA MIGUEL RODRIGUES STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA ) On this day of 1992, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of California, personally appeared CECILIA MIGUEL RODRIGUES, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names were subscribed to this instrument and acknowledged that he executed it. NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of California My commission expires: I, JAMES B. COX, do hereby certify and represent that I am the attorney for the above-named plaintiff; that I have reviewed the terms of the above Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims, and that I have fully explained the contents of this document, which is a release of all claims, both as to known and unknown injuries which may exist, and I have advised the plaintiff to execute the said Release of All Claims and Dismissal with prejudice. DATED: , 1992 JAMES B. COX 15 DATED: , 1992 ALBERT SHAW, President THE HOFMANN COMPANY STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA ) On this day of , 1992, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of California, personally appeared ALBERT SHAW, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names were subscribed to this instrument and acknowledged that he executed it. NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of California My commission expires: I, DAVID R. SIDRAN, do hereby certify and represent that I am the attorney for the above-named defendant; that I have reviewed the terms of the above Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims, and that I have fully explained the contents of this document, which is a release of all claims, both as to known and unknown injuries which may exist, and I have advised said defendant to execute the said Release of All Claims and Dismissal with prejudice. DATED: 1992 DAVID R. SIDRAN 16 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DATED: , 1992 By: SHARON ANDERSON Deputy County Counsel, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA ) On this day of , 1992, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of California, personally appeared SHARON ANDERSON, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names were subscribed to this instrument and acknowledged that he executed it. NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of California My commission expires: I, DAVID R. SIDRAN, do hereby certify and represent that I am the attorney for the above-named defendant; that I have reviewed the terms of the above Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims, and that I have fully explained the contents of this document, which is a release of all claims, both as to known and unknown injuries which may exist, and I have advised said defendant to execute the said Release of All Claims and Dismissal with prejudice. DATED• , 1992 DAVID R. SIDRAN 17 DATED: , 1992 Authorized Representative of RAYMOND VAIL & ASSOCIATES STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA ) On this day of 1992, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of California, personally appeared_ personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names were subscribed to this instrument and acknowledged that he executed it. NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of California My commission expires: I, GARY VINSON, do hereby certify and represent that I am the attorney for the above-named defendant; that I have reviewed the terms of the above Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims, and that I have fully explained the contents of this document, which is a release of all claims, both as to known and unknown injuries which may exist, and I have advised said defendant to execute the said Release of All Claims and Dismissal with prejudice. I DATED• , 1992 GARY VINSON 18 ... . _... DATED• , 1992 Authorized Representative of WILLIAM G. McCULLOUGH CO. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA ) On this day of 1992, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of California, personally appeared , personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names were subscribed to this instrument and acknowledged that he executed it. NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of California My commission expires: I, CONOR MEYERS, do hereby certify and represent that I am the attorney for the above-named defendant; that I have reviewed the terms of the above Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims, and that I have fully explained the contents of this document, which is a release of all claims, both as to known and unknown injuries which may exist, and I have advised said defendant to execute the said Release of All Claims and Dismissal with prejudice. DATED: , 1992 CONOR MEYERS 19 DATED: , 1992 Authorized Representative of COGGIN SCHUETTE CO. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA ) On this day of , 1992, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of California, personally appeared , personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names were subscribed to this instrument and acknowledged that he executed it. NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of California My commission expires: I, CONOR MEYERS, do hereby certify and represent that I am the attorney for the above-named defendant; that I have reviewed the terms of the above Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims, and that I have fully explained the contents of this document, which is a release of all claims, both as to known and unknown injuries which may exist, and I have advised said defendant to execute the said Release of All Claims and Dismissal with prejudice. DATED: , 1992 CONOR MEYERS 20 . r DATED• , 1992 Authorized Representative of D. SCHUETTE CO. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA ) On this day of , 1992, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of California, personally appeared , personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names were subscribed to this instrument and acknowledged that he executed it. NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of California My commission expires: I, CONOR MEYERS, do hereby certify and represent that I am the attorney for the above-named defendant; that I have reviewed the terms of the above Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims, and that I have fully explained the contents of this document, which is a release of all claims, both as to known and unknown injuries which may exist, and I have advised said defendant to execute the said Release of All Claims and Dismissal with prejudice. DATED• , 1992 CONOR MEYERS settagt.rel 21