Legal Question in Employment Law in California

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As part of a workplace violence issue I elected to sign a severance agreement stating I would not sue a company for known or future damages due to physical, emotional, psychological damage from a superior. I have been diagnosed with severe Anxiety, PTSD among other things. Do any rights or laws exist where one can not sign against the future occurrence or things unknown to the party at the time of signing? I had thought I happened upon something in civil law that protected parties against this, such as possibly Discovery?

I would be most interested in any comments

Kind Regards

John Wells


Asked on 1/27/10, 11:41 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

The language in the severance agreement seem to be unenforceable because it is against public policy. What if you get involve in a major industrial accident. feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 2/02/10, 12:32 am
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

I enjoy looking at agreements and finding holes in them. You may contact me for a free consult and see if you like what I have to say.

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Answered on 2/02/10, 12:59 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You waived ALL claims against the company that existed at the time of signing, when you signed the release. IF you claim and could prove through medical evidence and testimony you were mentally incompetent and unfit to sign at the time, you could try to set it aside on that basis and then be able to pursue claims for something that existed prior to signing. What you are trying to claim should be worth the money you are going to spend trying to set it aside.

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Answered on 2/02/10, 10:51 am


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