Release of Claims and Waiver of Rights Executive, on Executive’s own behalf and that of Executive’s heirs, executors, attorneys, administrators, successors, and assigns, fully releases and discharges the Company, its predecessors, successors, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and assigns, and its and their directors, officers, trustees, employees, and agents, both in their individual and official capacities, and the current and former trustees and administrators of each retirement and other benefit plan applicable to the employees and former employees of the Company, both in their official and individual capacities (the “Releasees”) from all liability, claims, demands, and actions Executive now has, may have had, or may ever have, whether currently known or unknown, as of or prior to Executive’s execution of this Agreement (the “Release”), including liability claims, demands, and actions:
Release and Waiver of Claims In consideration of the severance payments and other benefits to which I have become entitled, pursuant to that certain letter agreement between Corsair Memory, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and myself dated , 20 (the “Severance Agreement”), in connection with the termination of my employment, I, , hereby furnish the Company with the following release and waiver (“Release and Waiver”). I hereby release and forever discharge the Company, its officers, directors, agents, employees, stockholders, successors, assigns and affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorney fees, damages, indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law, equity or otherwise, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising from or relating to my employment with the Company and the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims of wrongful discharge, emotional distress, defamation, fraud, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, discrimination claims based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability or any other basis under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended (“ADEA”), the Americans with Disability Act, contract claims, tort claims, and wage or benefit claims, including but not limited to, claims for salary, bonuses, commissions, stock grants, stock options, vacation pay, fringe benefits, severance pay or any other form of compensation (other than the severance payments and benefits to which I am, pursuant to the express provisions of the Severance Agreement, entitled in connection with my termination of employment, my vested rights under the Company’s Section 401(k) Plan and any worker’s compensation benefits under any Company workers’ compensation insurance policy or fund). In releasing claims unknown to me at present, I am waiving all rights and benefits under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, and any law or legal principle of similar effect in any jurisdiction: “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.” This Release and Waiver does not pertain to any claims which may subsequently arise in connection with the Company’s default in any severance payment obligations under the Severance Agreement. I acknowledge that, among other rights subject to this Release and Waiver, I am hereby waiving and releasing any rights I may have under ADEA, that this release and waiver is knowing and voluntary, and that the consideration given for this release and waiver is in addition to anything of value to which I was already entitled as an executive of the Company. I further acknowledge that I have been advised, as required by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, that: (a) the release and waiver granted herein does not relate to claims which may arise after this release and waiver is executed; (b) I have the right to consult with an attorney prior to executing this release and waiver (although I may choose voluntarily not to do so); and if I am over 40 years old upon execution of this; (c) I have twenty-one (21) days from the date of termination of my employment with the Company in which to consider this release and waiver (although I may choose voluntarily to execute this release and waiver earlier); (d) I have seven (7) days following the execution of this release and waiver to revoke my consent to this release and waiver; and (e) this release and waiver shall not be effective until the seven (7)-day revocation period has expired. Date: Signature: Print Name:
General Release and Waiver of Claims a. In consideration of Employee’s right to receive the severance payments and benefits set forth in Sections [6.1(b), (d), and (e)]1/[Sections 6.1(d) and the last sentence of 6.2 ]2/[Sections 6.1 (e) and 6.3(y)]3 of the Employment Agreement, the Employee, on behalf of himself and his heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, legal representatives, successors and assigns (hereinafter collectively referred to for purposes of this Section 1 as “Employee”), hereby agrees to irrevocably and unconditionally waive, release and forever discharge the Company and its past, present and future affiliates and related entities, parent and subsidiary corporations, divisions, shareholders, predecessors, current, former and future officers, directors, employees, trustees, fiduciaries, administrators, executives, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Company Released Parties”) from any and all waivable claims, charges, demands, sums of money, actions, rights, promises, agreements, causes of action, obligations and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever, at law or in equity, whether known or unknown, existing or contingent, suspected or unsuspected, apparent or concealed, foreign or domestic (hereinafter collectively referred to as “claims”) which he has now or in the future may claim to have against any or all of the Company Released Parties based upon or arising out of any facts, acts, conduct, omissions, transactions, occurrences, contracts, claims, events, causes, matters or things of any conceivable kind or character existing or occurring or claimed to exist or to have occurred prior to the date of the Employee’s execution of this Agreement in any way whatsoever relating to or arising out of Employee’s employment with the Company Released Parties or the termination thereof. Such claims include, without limitation, claims arising under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, 29 U.S.C. § 206(d); Section 806 of the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. §1681 et seq.; any other federal, state or local statutory laws relating to employment, discrimination in 1 References to be used in connection with a termination without Cause or for Good Reason or as a result of Disability. 2 References to be used in connection with a termination as a result of death 3 References to be used in connection with a termination as a result of application of Section 6.3. employment, termination of employment, wages, benefits or otherwise; or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, rule, or regulation, including, but not limited to, any ordinance addressing fair employment practices; any claims for employment or reemployment by the Company Released Parties; any common law claims, including but not limited to actions in tort, defamation and breach of contract; any claim or damage arising out of Employee’s employment with or separation from the Company Released Parties (including a claim for retaliation) under any common law theory or any federal, state or local statute or ordinance not expressly referenced above; and any and all claims for counsel fees and cost.
Execution of Release This Release may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, but which when taken together, shall constitute one Release. PLEASE READ THIS RELEASE AND CAREFULLY CONSIDER ALL OF ITS PROVISIONS BEFORE SIGNING IT. THIS RELEASE CONTAINS A RELEASE OF ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS, INCLUDING THOSE UNDER THE FEDERAL AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT, AND OTHER FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT. If Executive signs this Release less than 21 days after he receives it from the Employer, he confirms that he does so voluntarily and without any pressure or coercion from anyone at the Employer.
Waiver of Rights No delay or omission by the Company in exercising any right under this Agreement will operate as a waiver of that or any other right. A waiver or consent given by the Company on any one occasion is effective only in that instance and will not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right on any other occasion.
Waiver of Unknown Claims This Agreement is intended to be effective as a general release of and bar to each and every Claim hereinabove specified. Accordingly, Executive hereby expressly waives any rights and benefits conferred by Section 1542 of the California Civil Code and any similar provision of any other applicable state law as to the Claims. Section 1542 of the California Civil Code provides: “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.” Executive acknowledges that Executive later may discover claims, demands, causes of action or facts in addition to or different from those which Executive now knows or believes to exist with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and which, if known or suspected at the time of executing this Agreement, may have materially affected its terms. Nevertheless, Executive hereby waives, as to the Claims, any claims, demands, and causes of action that might arise as a result of such different or additional claims, demands, causes of action or facts.
Scope of Release The provisions of this Release shall be deemed to obligate, extend to, and inure to the benefit of the parties; the Company’s parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, predecessors, assigns, directors, officers, and employees; and each party’s insurers, transferees, grantees, legatees, agents, personal representatives and heirs, including those who may assume any and all of the above-described capacities subsequent to the execution and Effective Date of this Release.
Certification of Release The Company named below hereby certifies to Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc. that, as of the date and time of txx xxxe xx xxx above-mentioned Mortgage Loans to Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc. the security interests in the Mortxxxx Xoxxx xxxeased by the above-named financial institution comprise all security interests relating to or affecting any and all such Mortgage Loans. The Company warrants that, as of such time, there are and will be no other security interests affecting any or all of such Mortgage Loans. _______________________________ By:____________________________ Title:_________________________ Date:__________________________ Exhibit G EXHIBIT G FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT ------------------------------------------- On this ___ day of ____________, ________, _______________ ("Seller"), as the Seller under (i) that certain Purchase Price and Terms Agreement, dated as of _________, ____ (the "PPTA"), and (ii) that certain Fourth Amended and Restated Mortgage Loan Purchase and Warranties Agreement, dated as of _________, ____ (the "Purchase Agreement"), does hereby sell, transfer, assign, set over and convey to Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital, Inc. ("Purchaser") as the Purchaser unxxx xxe Xxxxxxents (as defined below) without recourse, but subject to the terms of the Agreements, all right, title and interest of, in and to the Mortgage Loans listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Mortgage Loans"), together with the Mortgage Files and the related Servicing Rights and all rights and obligations arising under the documents contained therein. Each Mortgage Loan subject to the Agreements was underwritten in accordance with, and conforms to, the Underwriting Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit C. Pursuant to Section 6 of the Purchase Agreement, the Seller has delivered to the Custodian the documents for each Mortgage Loan to be purchased as set forth in the Purchase Agreement. The ownership of each Mortgage Note, Mortgage and the contents of the Mortgage File and Servicing File is vested in the Purchaser and the ownership of all records and documents with respect to the related Mortgage Loan prepared by or which come into the possession of the Seller shall immediately vest in the Purchaser and shall be retained and maintained, in trust, by the Seller at the will of the Purchaser in a custodial capacity only. The PPTA and the Purchase Agreement shall collectively be referred to as the "Agreements" herein. The Mortgage Loan Package characteristics of the Mortgage Loans subject hereto are set forth on Exhibit B hereto. In accordance with Section 6 of the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser accepts the Mortgage Loans listed on Exhibit A attached hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing the Purchaser does not waive any rights or remedies it may have under the Agreements. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Purchase Agreement. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] ______________________________ By: __________________________________ Name: ________________________________ Title: _______________________________ Accepted and Agreed: MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC. By:______________________________ Xxxx: Title: EXHIBIT A TO ASSIGNMENT AND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT THE MORTGAGE LOANS ------------------ EXHIBIT B TO ASSIGNMENT AND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE POOL CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH MORTGAGE LOAN PACKAGE ------------------------------------------------------- Pool Characteristics of the Mortgage Loan Package as delivered on the related Closing Date: No Mortgage Loan has: (1) an outstanding principal balance less than $_____; (2) an origination date earlier than __ months prior to the related Cut-off Date; (3) a FICO Score of less than ___; or (4) a debt-to-income ratio of more than ___%. Each Mortgage Loan has a Mortgage Interest Rate of at least ___% per annum and an outstanding principal balance of less than $______. Each Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan has an Index of [______]. EXHIBIT C TO ASSIGNMENT AND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES ----------------------- Exhibit H EXHIBIT H UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES ----------------------- Exhibit I EXHIBIT I FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT -------------------------------------------- THIS ASSIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT, dated [____________ __, 20__] ("Agreement"), among Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc. ("Assignor"), [____________________] ("Xsxxxxxx") and [SELLER] (the "Company"): For and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
Timing of Release of Claims Whenever in this Agreement a payment or benefit is conditioned on the Executive’s execution and non-revocation of a release of claims, such as the separation agreement referenced in Section 11(a) hereof, such release must be executed and all revocation periods shall have expired within 60 days after the Date of Termination; failing which such payment or benefit shall be forfeited. If such payment or benefit constitutes Non-Exempt Deferred Compensation, then, subject to subsection (c) above, such payment or benefit (including any installment payments) that would have otherwise been payable during such 60-day period shall be accumulated and paid on the 60th day after the Date of Termination provided such release shall have been executed and such revocation periods shall have expired. If such payment or benefit is exempt from Section 409A of the Code, the Company may elect to make or commence payment at any time during such 60-day period.
FORM OF RELEASE Reference is hereby made to the Employment Agreement, dated as of __________, 200_ (the “Employment Agreement”), by and between ____________ (the “Executive”) and Selective Insurance Company of America, a New Jersey corporation (the “Company”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings specified in the Employment Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement and in consideration of the payments to be made to the Executive by the Company, which Executive acknowledges are in excess of what Executive would otherwise be entitled to receive, the Executive hereby releases and forever discharges and holds the Company, the Company’s Parent and their subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company Parties” and each a “Company Party”), and the respective officers, directors, employees, partners, stockholders, members, agents, affiliates, successors and assigns and insurers of each Company Party, and any legal and personal representatives of each of the foregoing, harmless from all claims or suits, of any nature whatsoever (whether known or unknown), past, present or future, including those arising from the law, being directly or indirectly related to the Executive’s employment by or the termination of such employment by any Company Party, including, without limiting the foregoing, any claims for notice, pay in lieu of notice, wrongful dismissal, severance pay, bonus, overtime pay, incentive compensation, interest or vacation pay for the Executive’s service as an officer or director to any Company Party through the date hereof. The Executive also hereby agrees not to file a lawsuit asserting any such claims. This release (this “Release”) includes, but is not limited to, claims growing out of any legal restriction on any Company Party’s right to terminate its employees and claims or rights under federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination (including, but not limited to, claims or rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990, and the laws of the State of New Jersey against discrimination, or any other federal or state statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, color, handicap, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation, or any other federal, state or local employment law, regulation or other requirement) which arose before the date this Release is signed, excepting only claims in the nature of workers’ compensation, claims for vested benefits, and claims to enforce this agreement. The Executive acknowledges that because this Release contains a release of claims and is an important legal document, he has been advised to consult with counsel before executing it, that he may take up to [twenty-one
