AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 10.21
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of February 15, 2008 (the “Effective Date”), by and between CompuMed, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”); Boston Avenue Capital, LLC (“BAC”), an Oklahoma limited liability company; and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxx, M.D., and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, M.D., each a resident of California and Xxxx Xxxxxxx, a resident of Kansas, and each a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and each unaffiliated with BAC (collectively, the “Board Members”).
WHEREAS, the Company has conducted a search for funds needed for its business, seeking either debt or equity funding, and has determined that BAC’s offer of a $4 Million Revolving Line of Credit and a Warrant to purchase up to 16 Million shares of common stock, exercisable only if the Company’s stockholders approve an increase in the Company’s authorized stock sufficient to permit that number of shares to be reserved for issuance and issued upon exercise of the Warrant, is the best choice available to the Company;
WHEREAS, the Company and BAC have negotiated at length and reached an agreement on the terms and conditions of the Revolving Line of Credit Agreement, the associated Promissory Note and Escrow Agreement, and the Warrant to Purchase Common Shares (collectively, the “Financing Documents”);
WHEREAS, BAC has made the resignation of the Board Members a condition precedent to entering into the Financing Documents;
WHEREAS, the Company and BAC entered into an agreement dated May 17, 2007, and a Side Letter Agreement dated March 17, 2007 (collectively, the “Other Agreements”), regarding certain rights and obligations concerning the election of members of the Board of Directors of the Company;
WHEREAS, the Board Members are willing to resign, as BAC requires, in order to facilitate the BAC financing, if, and only if, BAC releases them individually from all present and future claims, which BAC is willing to do if, and only if, each of the Board Members, acting individually, also releases BAC from all present and future claims;
WHEREAS, this Agreement is being entered into simultaneously with the Financing Documents and the funding of the Escrow Account with the funds made available to the Company by BAC pursuant to the line of credit; and
WHEREAS, the Company and BAC acknowledge and agree that the Other Agreements have been fully performed to this date to the satisfaction of BAC and the Company, that the purposes of the Other Agreements have been fulfilled, and that the Other Agreements should be terminated in order for the BAC financing to be provided through the Financing Documents;
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, and in consideration of the recitals and mutual promises set forth herein, and intending to be fully bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
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1.
The Company and BAC terminate the Other Agreements, effective as of the Effective Date.
2.
Each of the Board Members agrees to submit his resignation to the Company concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement.
3.
As a matter not involving the Company, BAC and each of the Board Members, acting individually, shall, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, execute and deliver a Mutual Release substantially in the form of Annex A hereto.
4.
Each of BAC and the Board Members represents and warrants to each other and the Company that in all matters related to this Agreement and each parties’ respective Mutual Release (collectively, the “Agreement Documents”), they (i) have read and understand the Agreement Documents; (ii) understand that the Company has been represented in the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Agreement and a draft of the Mutual Releases by Xxxxx Day, counsel to the Company, and that Xxxxx Day has not advised or represented either BAC or any of the Board Members in the preparation, negotiation and execution of the Agreement Documents; (iii) have been represented in the preparation, negotiation and execution of the Agreement Documents by legal counsel of the their own choice or have voluntarily declined to seek such counsel after being advised to do so; and (iv) understand the terms and legal consequences of the Agreement Documents and are fully aware of the legal and binding effect of the Agreement Documents.
5.
The Agreement Documents constitute and contain the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof, and supersede any and all prior negotiations, correspondence, agreements, understandings, duties or obligations between the parties respecting such subject matter.
6.
Each party that is an entity represents and warrants that it has authorized the execution and performance of this Agreement through the signatory below and each party who is an individual has authorized the execution and performance of this Agreement through his own signature below.
7.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California, excluding that body of law relating to conflict of laws and choice of law.
8.
Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provisions or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
9.
No party shall have any right or power to assign this Agreement or such party's rights and obligations herein provided without the prior written consent of all the other parties. Subject to the immediately preceding sentence, the provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the successors and permitted assigns of the parties.
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10.
Any notice, request or other document required or permitted to be given or delivered, shall be delivered to:
If, to the Company: CompuMed, Inc., 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx. Xxxxx 0000 Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 Fax: (000) 000-0000 | If, to Boston Avenue Capital, LLC: _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Fax: ___________________________ |
If, to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx: _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Fax: ___________________________ | If, to Xxxx Xxxxxxx: _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Fax: ___________________________ |
If, to Xxxx Xxxx, M.D.: _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Fax: ___________________________ | If, to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, M.D.: _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Fax: ___________________________ |
11.
This Agreement may be modified or amended or the provisions hereof waived only by a written document signed by the parties hereto.
12.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
13.
Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any person, other than the parties and their successors and assigns, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.
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14.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
Boston Avenue Capital, LLC By: ______________________________ Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Title: Manager | CompuMed, Inc. By: ______________________________ Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer |
__________________________________ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx | __________________________________ Xxxx Xxxxxxx |
__________________________________ Xxxx Xxxx, M.D. | __________________________________ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, M.D. |
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ANNEX A
MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
THIS MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER (this “Release”) is entered into as of February 15, 2008, by and between Boston Avenue Capital, LLC (“BAC”), an Oklahoma limited liability company, and [Name of resigning director], an individual resident in California and a member of the Board of Directors of CompuMed, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, and unaffiliated with BAC (the “Board Member”).
WHEREAS, the Board Member is willing to resign, as BAC requires, in order to facilitate the Company’s financing agreement with BAC, if and only if, BAC releases him individually from all present and future claims, which BAC is willing to do if, and only if, the Board Member, acting individually, also releases BAC from all present and future claims;
WHEREAS, BAC, the Company and the Board Member are parties to that certain Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2008, pursuant to which the Board Member has agreed to submit his resignation to the Company concurrently with the execution and delivery of that Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties’ mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other valuable and adequate consideration received, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.
Mutual General Release.
(a)
BAC and each of its respective affiliates (which term excludes the Company under this Release), successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents and their respective heirs, executors, beneficiaries and personal representatives (collectively, the “BAC Releasing Parties”), knowingly and voluntarily, release, waive and forever discharge (collectively, the “BAC Release”) [Resigning Director] and his heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors, agents, assigns and personal representatives (collectively, the “BAC Released Parties”)) from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, manner of actions, causes, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, trespasses, judgments and executions, whatever, whether at law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”) of any kind, nature or description whatever, whether known or unknown (and if unknown, regardless of whether knowledge of the same may have affected the decision to make this BAC Release), which now exist or which may hereafter arise based on any fact or circumstance arising or occurring on or at any time prior to the date hereof related to the Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, BAC covenants on behalf of itself and the BAC Releasing Parties not to xxx or prosecute any action against any of the BAC Released Parties with respect to any of the matters within the scope of this Release and agree to hold each of the BAC Released Parties harmless with respect to any such suit or prosecution in contravention of this Section 1.
(b)
[Resigning Director], for himself and his heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors, agents, assigns and personal representatives (collectively, the “[Resigning Director]
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Releasing Parties”), knowingly and voluntarily, releases, waives and forever discharges (collectively, the “[Resigning Director] Release”) BAC and each of its respective affiliates (which term excludes the Company under this Release), successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents and their respective heirs, executors, beneficiaries and personal representatives (collectively, the “[Resigning Director] Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, manner of actions, causes, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, trespasses, judgments and executions, whatever, whether at law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”) of any kind, nature or description whatever, whether known or unknown (and if unknown, regardless of whether knowledge of the same may have affected the decision to make this [Resigning Director] Release), which now exist or which may hereafter arise based on any fact or circumstance arising or occurring on or at any time prior to the date hereof related to the Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, [Resigning Director] covenants on behalf of himself and the [Resigning Director] Releasing Parties not to xxx or prosecute any action against any of the Resigning Director Released Parties with respect to any of the matters within the scope of this Release and agrees to hold each of the Resigning Director Released Parties harmless with respect to any such suit or prosecution in contravention of this Section 1.
2.
Waiver of Certain Matters. Each of the parties of this Agreement expressly waives and relinquishes any and all rights or benefits such party might have or acquire pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1542, which reads as follows:
“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.”
Each party acknowledges that such party may have sustained damages and losses which presently are unknown and unsuspected, and such losses as were sustained may give rise to additional losses and expenses in the future which are not now anticipated. Nevertheless, each party acknowledges that the BAC Release and the [Resigning Director] Release, as applicable, has been negotiated and agreed upon in light of this realization and, being fully aware of this situation, each party hereby expressly waives any rights that it may have under California Civil Code Section 1542, as well as any other state or federal statutes or common law principles of similar effect. Further, each party fully understands that, if the facts with respect to the BAC Release and the [Resigning Director] Release, as applicable, are found hereafter to be other than or different from the facts now believed by it to be true, such party expressly accepts and assumes the risk of such possible differences in fact regardless of any possible reason for such possible differences in fact, and agrees that the BAC Release and the [Resigning Director] Release, as applicable, shall remain in effect notwithstanding any such differences in fact.
3.
No Assignment of Claims.
(a)
BAC, on its behalf and on behalf of the BAC Releasing Parties, represents and warrants that there has been no assignment, sale or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of
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any claim, right, or interest released by the BAC Release. BAC, on its behalf and on behalf of the BAC Releasing Parties, agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the BAC Released Parties from any claim, liability, or expense which may be incurred as a result of the assertion of any such claim, right, or interest by any person by reason of any such assignment, sale, or transfer.
(b)
[Resigning Director], on behalf of himself and [Resigning Director] Releasing Parties, represents and warrants that there has been no assignment, sale or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of any claim, right, or interest released by [Resigning Director] Release. [Resigning Director], on behalf of himself and [Resigning Director] Releasing Parties, agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless [Resigning Director] Released Parties from any claim, liability, or expense which may be incurred as a result of the assertion of any such claim, right or, interest by any person by reason of any such assignment, sale, or transfer.
4.
Authority; Enforceability.
(a)
BAC represents and warrants to [Resigning Director] that it has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform the terms of this Release, that no further authority or approval is necessary, that the person executing this Release on its behalf has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind each such party and that this Release constitutes the valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity.
(b)
[Resigning Director] represents and warrants to BAC that he/she has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform the terms of this Release, that no further authority or approval is necessary, that in executing this Release the [Resigning Director] on its behalf has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind each such party and that this Release constitutes the valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity.
5.
Governing Law. This Release shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of California, excluding that body of law relating to conflict of laws and choice of law.
6.
Amendments; Waivers. This Release may be amended only by a writing executed by all of the parties hereto. A party may waive in writing compliance by the other party hereto with any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained in this Release (except such as may be imposed by law). Any waiver by a party of any violation of, breach of, or default under, any provision of this Release, by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Release.
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7.
Complete Agreement. This Release sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior letters of intent, term sheets, agreements, arrangements and communications (and all drafts thereof).
8.
Severability. If one or more of the provisions of this Release are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision or provisions shall be excluded from this Release and the balance of this Release shall be interpreted as if such provision or provisions were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
9.
Counterparts. This Release may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Mutual Release and Waiver as of the day and year first above written.
BOSTON AVENUE CAPITAL, LLC
_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX/XXXX
XXXXXXX/XXXX XXXX, M.D./XXXXXX
XXXXXXXXX, M.D.], AN INDIVIDUAL
_____________________________________
[Name]
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ANNEX A
MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
THIS MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER (this “Release”) is entered into as of February 15, 2008, by and between Boston Avenue Capital, LLC (“BAC”), an Oklahoma limited liability company, and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, an individual resident in California and a member of the Board of Directors of CompuMed, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, and unaffiliated with BAC (the “Board Member”).
WHEREAS, the Board Member is willing to resign, as BAC requires, in order to facilitate the Company’s financing agreement with BAC, if and only if, BAC releases him individually from all present and future claims, which BAC is willing to do if, and only if, the Board Member, acting individually, also releases BAC from all present and future claims;
WHEREAS, BAC, the Company and the Board Member are parties to that certain Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2008, pursuant to which the Board Member has agreed to submit his resignation to the Company concurrently with the execution and delivery of that Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties’ mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other valuable and adequate consideration received, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.
Mutual General Release.
(a)
BAC and each of its respective affiliates (which term excludes the Company under this Release), successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents and their respective heirs, executors, beneficiaries and personal representatives (collectively, the “BAC Releasing Parties”), knowingly and voluntarily, release, waive and forever discharge (collectively, the “BAC Release”) Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx and his heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors, agents, assigns and personal representatives (collectively, the “BAC Released Parties”)) from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, manner of actions, causes, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, trespasses, judgments and executions, whatever, whether at law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”) of any kind, nature or description whatever, whether known or unknown (and if unknown, regardless of whether knowledge of the same may have affected the decision to make this BAC Release), which now exist or which may hereafter arise based on any fact or circumstance arising or occurring on or at any time prior to the date hereof related to the Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, BAC covenants on behalf of itself and the BAC Releasing Parties not to xxx or prosecute any action against any of the BAC Released Parties with respect to any of the matters within the scope of this Release and agree to hold each of the BAC Released Parties harmless with respect to any such suit or prosecution in contravention of this Section 1.
(b)
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, for himself and his heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors, agents, assigns and personal representatives (collectively, the “Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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Releasing Parties”), knowingly and voluntarily, releases, waives and forever discharges (collectively, the “Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Release”) BAC and each of its respective affiliates (which term excludes the Company under this Release), successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents and their respective heirs, executors, beneficiaries and personal representatives (collectively, the “Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, manner of actions, causes, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, trespasses, judgments and executions, whatever, whether at law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”) of any kind, nature or description whatever, whether known or unknown (and if unknown, regardless of whether knowledge of the same may have affected the decision to make this Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Release), which now exist or which may hereafter arise based on any fact or circumstance arising or occurring on or at any time prior to the date hereof related to the Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx covenants on behalf of himself and the Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Releasing Parties not to xxx or prosecute any action against any of the Resigning Director Released Parties with respect to any of the matters within the scope of this Release and agrees to hold each of the Resigning Director Released Parties harmless with respect to any such suit or prosecution in contravention of this Section 1.
2.
Waiver of Certain Matters. Each of the parties of this Agreement expressly waives and relinquishes any and all rights or benefits such party might have or acquire pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1542, which reads as follows:
“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.”
Each party acknowledges that such party may have sustained damages and losses which presently are unknown and unsuspected, and such losses as were sustained may give rise to additional losses and expenses in the future which are not now anticipated. Nevertheless, each party acknowledges that the BAC Release and the Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Release, as applicable, has been negotiated and agreed upon in light of this realization and, being fully aware of this situation, each party hereby expressly waives any rights that it may have under California Civil Code Section 1542, as well as any other state or federal statutes or common law principles of similar effect. Further, each party fully understands that, if the facts with respect to the BAC Release and the Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Release, as applicable, are found hereafter to be other than or different from the facts now believed by it to be true, such party expressly accepts and assumes the risk of such possible differences in fact regardless of any possible reason for such possible differences in fact, and agrees that the BAC Release and the Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Release, as applicable, shall remain in effect notwithstanding any such differences in fact.
3.
No Assignment of Claims.
(a)
BAC, on its behalf and on behalf of the BAC Releasing Parties, represents and warrants that there has been no assignment, sale or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of
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any claim, right, or interest released by the BAC Release. BAC, on its behalf and on behalf of the BAC Releasing Parties, agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the BAC Released Parties from any claim, liability, or expense which may be incurred as a result of the assertion of any such claim, right, or interest by any person by reason of any such assignment, sale, or transfer.
(b)
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, on behalf of himself and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Releasing Parties, represents and warrants that there has been no assignment, sale or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of any claim, right, or interest released by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Release. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, on behalf of himself and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Releasing Parties, agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Released Parties from any claim, liability, or expense which may be incurred as a result of the assertion of any such claim, right or, interest by any person by reason of any such assignment, sale, or transfer.
4.
Authority; Enforceability.
(a)
BAC represents and warrants to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx that it has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform the terms of this Release, that no further authority or approval is necessary, that the person executing this Release on its behalf has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind each such party and that this Release constitutes the valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity.
(b)
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx represents and warrants to BAC that he/she has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform the terms of this Release, that no further authority or approval is necessary, that in executing this Release, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx on its behalf has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind each such party and that this Release constitutes the valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity.
5.
Governing Law. This Release shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of California, excluding that body of law relating to conflict of laws and choice of law.
6.
Amendments; Waivers. This Release may be amended only by a writing executed by all of the parties hereto. A party may waive in writing compliance by the other party hereto with any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained in this Release (except such as may be imposed by law). Any waiver by a party of any violation of, breach of, or default under, any provision of this Release, by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Release.
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7.
Complete Agreement. This Release sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior letters of intent, term sheets, agreements, arrangements and communications (and all drafts thereof).
8.
Severability. If one or more of the provisions of this Release are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision or provisions shall be excluded from this Release and the balance of this Release shall be interpreted as if such provision or provisions were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
9.
Counterparts. This Release may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Mutual Release and Waiver as of the day and year first above written.
BOSTON AVENUE CAPITAL, LLC
_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, AN INDIVIDUAL
_____________________________________
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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ANNEX A
MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
THIS MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER (this “Release”) is entered into as of February 15, 2008, by and between Boston Avenue Capital, LLC (“BAC”), an Oklahoma limited liability company, and Xxxx Xxxx, M.D., an individual resident in California and a member of the Board of Directors of CompuMed, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, and unaffiliated with BAC (the “Board Member”).
WHEREAS, the Board Member is willing to resign, as BAC requires, in order to facilitate the Company’s financing agreement with BAC, if and only if, BAC releases him individually from all present and future claims, which BAC is willing to do if, and only if, the Board Member, acting individually, also releases BAC from all present and future claims;
WHEREAS, BAC, the Company and the Board Member are parties to that certain Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2008, pursuant to which the Board Member has agreed to submit his resignation to the Company concurrently with the execution and delivery of that Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties’ mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other valuable and adequate consideration received, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.
Mutual General Release.
(a)
BAC and each of its respective affiliates (which term excludes the Company under this Release), successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents and their respective heirs, executors, beneficiaries and personal representatives (collectively, the “BAC Releasing Parties”), knowingly and voluntarily, release, waive and forever discharge (collectively, the “BAC Release”) Xxxx Xxxx and his heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors, agents, assigns and personal representatives (collectively, the “BAC Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, manner of actions, causes, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, trespasses, judgments and executions, whatever, whether at law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”) of any kind, nature or description whatever, whether known or unknown (and if unknown, regardless of whether knowledge of the same may have affected the decision to make this BAC Release), which now exist or which may hereafter arise based on any fact or circumstance arising or occurring on or at any time prior to the date hereof related to the Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, BAC covenants on behalf of itself and the BAC Releasing Parties not to xxx or prosecute any action against any of the BAC Released Parties with respect to any of the matters within the scope of this Release and agree to hold each of the BAC Released Parties harmless with respect to any such suit or prosecution in contravention of this Section 1.
(b)
Xxxx Xxxx, for himself and his heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors, agents, assigns and personal representatives (collectively, the “Xxxx Xxxx Releasing Parties”), knowingly and voluntarily, releases, waives and forever discharges (collectively, the “Xxxx
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Romm Release”) BAC and each of its respective affiliates (which term excludes the Company under this Release), successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents and their respective heirs, executors, beneficiaries and personal representatives (collectively, the “Xxxx Xxxx Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, manner of actions, causes, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, trespasses, judgments and executions, whatever, whether at law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”) of any kind, nature or description whatever, whether known or unknown (and if unknown, regardless of whether knowledge of the same may have affected the decision to make this Xxxx Xxxx Release), which now exist or which may hereafter arise based on any fact or circumstance arising or occurring on or at any time prior to the date hereof related to the Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, Xxxx Xxxx covenants on behalf of himself and the Xxxx Xxxx Releasing Parties not to xxx or prosecute any action against any of the Resigning Director Released Parties with respect to any of the matters within the scope of this Release and agrees to hold each of the Resigning Director Released Parties harmless with respect to any such suit or prosecution in contravention of this Section 1.
2.
Waiver of Certain Matters. Each of the parties of this Agreement expressly waives and relinquishes any and all rights or benefits such party might have or acquire pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1542, which reads as follows:
“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.”
Each party acknowledges that such party may have sustained damages and losses which presently are unknown and unsuspected, and such losses as were sustained may give rise to additional losses and expenses in the future which are not now anticipated. Nevertheless, each party acknowledges that the BAC Release and the Xxxx Xxxx Release, as applicable, has been negotiated and agreed upon in light of this realization and, being fully aware of this situation, each party hereby expressly waives any rights that it may have under California Civil Code Section 1542, as well as any other state or federal statutes or common law principles of similar effect. Further, each party fully understands that, if the facts with respect to the BAC Release and the Xxxx Xxxx Release, as applicable, are found hereafter to be other than or different from the facts now believed by it to be true, such party expressly accepts and assumes the risk of such possible differences in fact regardless of any possible reason for such possible differences in fact, and agrees that the BAC Release and the Xxxx Xxxx Release, as applicable, shall remain in effect notwithstanding any such differences in fact.
3.
No Assignment of Claims.
(a)
BAC, on its behalf and on behalf of the BAC Releasing Parties, represents and warrants that there has been no assignment, sale or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of any claim, right, or interest released by the BAC Release. BAC, on its behalf and on behalf of the BAC Releasing Parties, agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the BAC Released
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Parties from any claim, liability, or expense which may be incurred as a result of the assertion of any such claim, right, or interest by any person by reason of any such assignment, sale, or transfer.
(b)
Xxxx Xxxx, on behalf of himself and Xxxx Xxxx Releasing Parties, represents and warrants that there has been no assignment, sale or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of any claim, right, or interest released by Xxxx Xxxx Release. Xxxx Xxxx, on behalf of himself and Xxxx Xxxx Releasing Parties, agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless Xxxx Xxxx Released Parties from any claim, liability, or expense which may be incurred as a result of the assertion of any such claim, right or, interest by any person by reason of any such assignment, sale, or transfer.
4.
Authority; Enforceability.
(a)
BAC represents and warrants to Xxxx Xxxx that it has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform the terms of this Release, that no further authority or approval is necessary, that the person executing this Release on its behalf has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind each such party and that this Release constitutes the valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity.
(b)
Xxxx Xxxx represents and warrants to BAC that he/she has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform the terms of this Release, that no further authority or approval is necessary, that in executing this Release the Xxxx Xxxx on its behalf has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind each such party and that this Release constitutes the valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity.
5.
Governing Law. This Release shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of California, excluding that body of law relating to conflict of laws and choice of law.
6.
Amendments; Waivers. This Release may be amended only by a writing executed by all of the parties hereto. A party may waive in writing compliance by the other party hereto with any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained in this Release (except such as may be imposed by law). Any waiver by a party of any violation of, breach of, or default under, any provision of this Release, by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Release.
7.
Complete Agreement. This Release sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior letters of intent, term sheets, agreements, arrangements and communications (and all drafts thereof).
8.
Severability. If one or more of the provisions of this Release are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision or provisions shall be excluded from
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this Release and the balance of this Release shall be interpreted as if such provision or provisions were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
9.
Counterparts. This Release may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Mutual Release and Waiver as of the day and year first above written.
BOSTON AVENUE CAPITAL, LLC
_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
XXXX XXXX, M.D., AN INDIVIDUAL
_____________________________________
Xxxx Xxxx, M.D.
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ANNEX A
MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
THIS MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER (this “Release”) is entered into as of February 15, 2008, by and between Boston Avenue Capital, LLC (“BAC”), an Oklahoma limited liability company, and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, M.D., an individual resident in California and a member of the Board of Directors of CompuMed, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, and unaffiliated with BAC (the “Board Member”).
WHEREAS, the Board Member is willing to resign, as BAC requires, in order to facilitate the Company’s financing agreement with BAC, if and only if, BAC releases him individually from all present and future claims, which BAC is willing to do if, and only if, the Board Member, acting individually, also releases BAC from all present and future claims;
WHEREAS, BAC, the Company and the Board Member are parties to that certain Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2008, pursuant to which the Board Member has agreed to submit his resignation to the Company concurrently with the execution and delivery of that Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties’ mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other valuable and adequate consideration received, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.
Mutual General Release.
(a)
BAC and each of its respective affiliates (which term excludes the Company under this Release), successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents and their respective heirs, executors, beneficiaries and personal representatives (collectively, the “BAC Releasing Parties”), knowingly and voluntarily, release, waive and forever discharge (collectively, the “BAC Release”) Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and his heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors, agents, assigns and personal representatives (collectively, the “BAC Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, manner of actions, causes, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, trespasses, judgments and executions, whatever, whether at law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”) of any kind, nature or description whatever, whether known or unknown (and if unknown, regardless of whether knowledge of the same may have affected the decision to make this BAC Release), which now exist or which may hereafter arise based on any fact or circumstance arising or occurring on or at any time prior to the date hereof related to the Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, BAC covenants on behalf of itself and the BAC Releasing Parties not to xxx or prosecute any action against any of the BAC Released Parties with respect to any of the matters within the scope of this Release and agree to hold each of the BAC Released Parties harmless with respect to any such suit or prosecution in contravention of this Section 1.
(b)
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, for himself and his heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors, agents, assigns and personal representatives (collectively, the “Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Releasing
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Parties”), knowingly and voluntarily, releases, waives and forever discharges (collectively, the “Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Release”) BAC and each of its respective affiliates (which term excludes the Company under this Release), successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents and their respective heirs, executors, beneficiaries and personal representatives (collectively, the “Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, manner of actions, causes, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, trespasses, judgments and executions, whatever, whether at law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”) of any kind, nature or description whatever, whether known or unknown (and if unknown, regardless of whether knowledge of the same may have affected the decision to make this Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Release), which now exist or which may hereafter arise based on any fact or circumstance arising or occurring on or at any time prior to the date hereof related to the Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx covenants on behalf of himself and the Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Releasing Parties not to xxx or prosecute any action against any of the Resigning Director Released Parties with respect to any of the matters within the scope of this Release and agrees to hold each of the Resigning Director Released Parties harmless with respect to any such suit or prosecution in contravention of this Section 1.
2.
Waiver of Certain Matters. Each of the parties of this Agreement expressly waives and relinquishes any and all rights or benefits such party might have or acquire pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1542, which reads as follows:
“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.”
Each party acknowledges that such party may have sustained damages and losses which presently are unknown and unsuspected, and such losses as were sustained may give rise to additional losses and expenses in the future which are not now anticipated. Nevertheless, each party acknowledges that the BAC Release and the Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Release, as applicable, has been negotiated and agreed upon in light of this realization and, being fully aware of this situation, each party hereby expressly waives any rights that it may have under California Civil Code Section 1542, as well as any other state or federal statutes or common law principles of similar effect. Further, each party fully understands that, if the facts with respect to the BAC Release and the Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Release, as applicable, are found hereafter to be other than or different from the facts now believed by it to be true, such party expressly accepts and assumes the risk of such possible differences in fact regardless of any possible reason for such possible differences in fact, and agrees that the BAC Release and the Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Release, as applicable, shall remain in effect notwithstanding any such differences in fact.
3.
No Assignment of Claims.
(a)
BAC, on its behalf and on behalf of the BAC Releasing Parties, represents and warrants that there has been no assignment, sale or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of any claim, right, or interest released by the BAC Release. BAC, on its behalf and on behalf of
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the BAC Releasing Parties, agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the BAC Released Parties from any claim, liability, or expense which may be incurred as a result of the assertion of any such claim, right, or interest by any person by reason of any such assignment, sale, or transfer.
(b)
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, on behalf of himself and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Releasing Parties, represents and warrants that there has been no assignment, sale or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of any claim, right, or interest released by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Release. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, on behalf of himself and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Releasing Parties, agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Released Parties from any claim, liability, or expense which may be incurred as a result of the assertion of any such claim, right or, interest by any person by reason of any such assignment, sale, or transfer.
4.
Authority; Enforceability.
(a)
BAC represents and warrants to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx that it has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform the terms of this Release, that no further authority or approval is necessary, that the person executing this Release on its behalf has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind each such party and that this Release constitutes the valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity.
(b)
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx represents and warrants to BAC that he/she has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform the terms of this Release, that no further authority or approval is necessary, that in executing this Release the Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx on its behalf has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind each such party and that this Release constitutes the valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity.
5.
Governing Law. This Release shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of California, excluding that body of law relating to conflict of laws and choice of law.
6.
Amendments; Waivers. This Release may be amended only by a writing executed by all of the parties hereto. A party may waive in writing compliance by the other party hereto with any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained in this Release (except such as may be imposed by law). Any waiver by a party of any violation of, breach of, or default under, any provision of this Release, by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Release.
7.
Complete Agreement. This Release sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior letters of intent, term sheets, agreements, arrangements and communications (and all drafts thereof).
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8.
Severability. If one or more of the provisions of this Release are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision or provisions shall be excluded from this Release and the balance of this Release shall be interpreted as if such provision or provisions were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
9.
Counterparts. This Release may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Mutual Release and Waiver as of the day and year first above written.
BOSTON AVENUE CAPITAL, LLC
_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, M.D., AN INDIVIDUAL
_____________________________________
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, M.D.
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ANNEX A
MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
THIS MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER (this “Release”) is entered into as of February 15, 2008, by and between Boston Avenue Capital, LLC (“BAC”), an Oklahoma limited liability company, and Xxxx Xxxxxxx, an individual resident in Kansas and a member of the Board of Directors of CompuMed, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, and unaffiliated with BAC (the “Board Member”).
WHEREAS, the Board Member is willing to resign, as BAC requires, in order to facilitate the Company’s financing agreement with BAC, if and only if, BAC releases him individually from all present and future claims, which BAC is willing to do if, and only if, the Board Member, acting individually, also releases BAC from all present and future claims;
WHEREAS, BAC, the Company and the Board Member are parties to that certain Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2008, pursuant to which the Board Member has agreed to submit his resignation to the Company concurrently with the execution and delivery of that Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties’ mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other valuable and adequate consideration received, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.
Mutual General Release.
(a)
BAC and each of its respective affiliates (which term excludes the Company under this Release), successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents and their respective heirs, executors, beneficiaries and personal representatives (collectively, the “BAC Releasing Parties”), knowingly and voluntarily, release, waive and forever discharge (collectively, the “BAC Release”) Xxxx Xxxxxxx and his heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors, agents, assigns and personal representatives (collectively, the “BAC Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, manner of actions, causes, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, trespasses, judgments and executions, whatever, whether at law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”) of any kind, nature or description whatever, whether known or unknown (and if unknown, regardless of whether knowledge of the same may have affected the decision to make this BAC Release), which now exist or which may hereafter arise based on any fact or circumstance arising or occurring on or at any time prior to the date hereof related to the Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, BAC covenants on behalf of itself and the BAC Releasing Parties not to xxx or prosecute any action against any of the BAC Released Parties with respect to any of the matters within the scope of this Release and agree to hold each of the BAC Released Parties harmless with respect to any such suit or prosecution in contravention of this Section 1.
(b)
Xxxx Xxxxxxx, for himself and his heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors, agents, assigns and personal representatives (collectively, the “Xxxx Xxxxxxx Releasing Parties”),
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knowingly and voluntarily, releases, waives and forever discharges (collectively, the “Xxxx Xxxxxxx Release”) BAC and each of its respective affiliates (which term excludes the Company under this Release), successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents and their respective heirs, executors, beneficiaries and personal representatives (collectively, the “Xxxx Xxxxxxx Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, manner of actions, causes, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, trespasses, judgments and executions, whatever, whether at law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”) of any kind, nature or description whatever, whether known or unknown (and if unknown, regardless of whether knowledge of the same may have affected the decision to make this Xxxx Xxxxxxx Release), which now exist or which may hereafter arise based on any fact or circumstance arising or occurring on or at any time prior to the date hereof related to the Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, Xxxx Xxxxxxx covenants on behalf of himself and the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Releasing Parties not to xxx or prosecute any action against any of the Resigning Director Released Parties with respect to any of the matters within the scope of this Release and agrees to hold each of the Resigning Director Released Parties harmless with respect to any such suit or prosecution in contravention of this Section 1.
2.
Waiver of Certain Matters. Each of the parties of this Agreement expressly waives and relinquishes any and all rights or benefits such party might have or acquire pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1542, which reads as follows:
“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.”
Each party acknowledges that such party may have sustained damages and losses which presently are unknown and unsuspected, and such losses as were sustained may give rise to additional losses and expenses in the future which are not now anticipated. Nevertheless, each party acknowledges that the BAC Release and the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Release, as applicable, has been negotiated and agreed upon in light of this realization and, being fully aware of this situation, each party hereby expressly waives any rights that it may have under California Civil Code Section 1542, as well as any other state or federal statutes or common law principles of similar effect. Further, each party fully understands that, if the facts with respect to the BAC Release and the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Release, as applicable, are found hereafter to be other than or different from the facts now believed by it to be true, such party expressly accepts and assumes the risk of such possible differences in fact regardless of any possible reason for such possible differences in fact, and agrees that the BAC Release and the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Release, as applicable, shall remain in effect notwithstanding any such differences in fact.
3.
No Assignment of Claims.
(a)
BAC, on its behalf and on behalf of the BAC Releasing Parties, represents and warrants that there has been no assignment, sale or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of any claim, right, or interest released by the BAC Release. BAC, on its behalf and on behalf of
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the BAC Releasing Parties, agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the BAC Released Parties from any claim, liability, or expense which may be incurred as a result of the assertion of any such claim, right, or interest by any person by reason of any such assignment, sale, or transfer.
(b)
Xxxx Xxxxxxx, on behalf of himself and Xxxx Xxxxxxx Releasing Parties, represents and warrants that there has been no assignment, sale or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of any claim, right, or interest released by the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Release. Xxxx Xxxxxxx, on behalf of himself and the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Releasing Parties, agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Released Parties from any claim, liability, or expense which may be incurred as a result of the assertion of any such claim, right or, interest by any person by reason of any such assignment, sale, or transfer.
4.
Authority; Enforceability.
(a)
BAC represents and warrants to Xxxx Xxxxxxx that it has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform the terms of this Release, that no further authority or approval is necessary, that the person executing this Release on its behalf has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind each such party and that this Release constitutes the valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity.
(b)
Xxxx Xxxxxxx represents and warrants to BAC that he/she has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform the terms of this Release, that no further authority or approval is necessary, that in executing this Release Xxxx Xxxxxxx on its behalf has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind each such party and that this Release constitutes the valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general principles of equity.
5.
Governing Law. This Release shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of California, excluding that body of law relating to conflict of laws and choice of law.
6.
Amendments; Waivers. This Release may be amended only by a writing executed by all of the parties hereto. A party may waive in writing compliance by the other party hereto with any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained in this Release (except such as may be imposed by law). Any waiver by a party of any violation of, breach of, or default under, any provision of this Release, by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Release.
7.
Complete Agreement. This Release sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior letters of intent, term sheets, agreements, arrangements and communications (and all drafts thereof).
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8.
Severability. If one or more of the provisions of this Release are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision or provisions shall be excluded from this Release and the balance of this Release shall be interpreted as if such provision or provisions were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
9.
Counterparts. This Release may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Mutual Release and Waiver as of the day and year first above written.
BOSTON AVENUE CAPITAL, LLC
_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
XXXX XXXXXXX, AN INDIVIDUAL
_____________________________________
Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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