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Churchville v. GACS, Inc., et al
33 FLW D275
Claimant settled his workers’ compensation claim and executed a resignation agreement and waiver and release. (Release) Court determined that by signing the release, this effectively precluded the claimant from filing a civil cause of action. As a part of the settlement agreement, the claimant had released "affiliates" of the employer. Court determined that defendant in civil cause of action qualified as an "affiliate" and accordingly, the civil case of claimant had been effectively released by the workers’ compensation settlement documents. The validity and effect of a settlement and release are governed by contract law. Dissenting opinion.