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Lawsuit after reaching settlement in Ohio

We sued in Ohio, Small Claims Court, reached an agreement that stated,they would pay us $2,000.00 and further agreed that defendants agree to and hereby do release, remise,and forever discharge plaintiff from any and all payments,debts, sums of money,covenants,agreements,causes of action,suits,damages,judgements,executions, claims and demands,which the defendants now have, have ever had, or may claim to have had, against the plaintiff. Now they sue from NY .Company found on internet,no contact other than limited phone conversations, and their delivery of equipment to OH customers. No reply made at this time. Can someone help with long arm law case cites ? OR ??


Asked on 12/16/00, 3:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Lawsuit after reaching settlement in Ohio

The general release may be pleaded as an affirmative defense in any lawsuit. In essence, it should bar the claim unless something new has arisen since it was signed/executed.

Good Luck into 2001.

RRG

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Answered on 12/22/00, 12:12 pm
Norman Nadel Norman Nadel, Esq.

Re: Lawsuit after reaching settlement in Ohio

If you have a general release from the plaintiff in the New York suit, it will provide a complete defense to any further claims for events preceeding the date of the release.

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Answered on 12/22/00, 9:03 am


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