In consideration of the sum of $__________, the
undersigned releases __________ [name of party against whom
claim was made] from any claim, obligation, or liability,
whether past, present, or future, for the damage and injury
sustained by the undersigned as a result of __________
[identify claim by describing pertinent facts].
The undersigned expressly acknowledges and agrees that
this release is intended to extinguish all claims of every
type, including those known and unknown and those suspected
and unsuspected, without regard to whether they are now known
or suspected, even if those claims may materially affect the
undersigned's decision to enter into this release. This is a
full and final release, and the undersigned expressly waives
any right under Civil Code section 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.
Although it is possible that the undersigned may discover
new or additional damages or injuries, this release is
intended to include all claims against __________ [name of
party against whom claim was made] and to extinguish all
obligations in favor of the undersigned arising from the facts
described above.
Dated __________.
______________________________
[Signature of releasor]
