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2. Obligations of CVMS. In order to settle all claims asserted by Scheer, as well as all
other claims that Scheer may have against CVMS and Coester, Scheer agrees to the following:
a.
Dismissal of Maryland Federal Litigation. CVMS agrees to dismiss the
Maryland Federal Litigation with prejudice within 14 days of the Effective Date. To
effectuate this dismissal, CVMS shall direct its legal counsel to file such pleading(s) as
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necessary to have the Maryland Federal Litigation dismissed with prejudice and removed
from the docket of the court, consistent in form with the Stipulation of Dismissal attached
hereto as Exhibit B to the Agreement.
b.
CVMS's Release of Scheer. CVMS hereby RELEASES AND
FOREVER DISCHARGES Scheer and his representatives, heirs, executors,
administrators, attorneys, and insurers (collectively the "Scheer Releasees") from and
against any and all claims and causes of action, whether known or unknown, which
CVMS has or could have against the Scheer Releasees which accrued prior to the
Effective Date of this Agreement. The claims and causes of action released by CVMS
herein include without limitation claims that relate to, arise from, or concern in any way
the following: (i) the Maryland Federal Litigation; (ii) the Maryland State Litigation; (iii)
the Non-Disclosure Agreement; and (iv) Scheer's employment and separation from
employment with CVMS. Nothing in this provision shall impair the right of any Party to
this Agreement to bring an action against another Party to this Agreement to enforce the
terms of the Agreement or to pursue any claims which may arise after the Effective Date
of this Agreement.
3. Coester's Release of Scheer. Coester hereby RELEASES AND FOREVER
DISCHARGES the Scheer Releasees from and against any and all claims and causes of action,
whether known or unknown, which Coester has or could have against the Scheer Releasees
which accrued prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement. The claims and causes of action
released by Coester herein include without limitation claims that relate to, arise from, or concern
in any way the following: (i) the Maryland State Litigation; (ii) the Maryland State Litigation;
(iii) the Non-Disclosure Agreement; and (iv) Scheer's employment and separation from
employment with CVMS. Nothing in this provision shall impair the right of any Party to this
Agreement to bring an action against another Party to this Agreement to enforce the terms of the
Agreement or to pursue any claims which may arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement.
4. Mutual Covenant Not to Sue. With respect to the claims and causes of action that
each Party has released herein, each such Party represents that is has not already filed or caused
another to file on its behalf, and agrees that it will not file or cause another to file on its behalf
after the Effective Date of this Agreement, any complaint, suit, or claim, or otherwise initiate any
legal or administrative proceeding against any other Party hereto. If any court or forum assumes
jurisdiction of any complaint, suit, claim, or legal proceeding against the other Party on the
complaining Party's behalf, the complaining Party will request such court or forum to dismiss the
matter and be responsible to pay for all reasonable costs and legal fees incurred by the other
Party in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Nothing in this provision shall
impair the right of any Party to this Agreement to bring an action against another Party to this
Agreement to enforce the terms of the Agreement or as a result of any action or cause of action
which may arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement.
5. No Disparaging Remarks. The Parties agree not to make, directly or indirectly
through a third-party, any disparaging, derogatory, critical, or negative comments or statements,
written or oral, against any other Party hereto. Nothing herein shall prevent a Party from
testifying truthfully in connection with any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding,
when compelled by subpoena, regulation or court order to do so, or as necessary to enforce this
Agreement or in the prosecution of claims against another Party not subject to any release or the
mutual covenant not to sue set forth herein.
6. Each Party to Bear Its Own Legal Fees through Effective Date. Each Party hereto
hereby acknowledges its understanding that it is responsible for all of its expenses, costs, and
attorney fees incurred prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement which arose out of or are
connected with the claims released herein, and it acknowledges that no other Party has agreed to
reimburse it for any such expenses or to make any payments to it or take any other act other than
as expressly stated in this Agreement.
7. Severability. Any term or provision of this Agreement that is prohibited by law,
unlawful, or unenforceable under applicable law, shall be ineffective only to the extent of such
prohibition without invalidating the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement.
8. Governing Law and Forum Selection. This Agreement shall be governed by the
laws of the State of Maryland. Any appropriate state court of Maryland located in Montgomery
County, Maryland and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Southern
Division, shall be the exclusive venues for the adjudication of any disputes regarding this
Agreement. The Parties consent to venue and jurisdiction and waive all questions and defenses
of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, or forum non conveniens for the purpose of any action
described in this section.
9. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and the obligations hereunder may not be
assigned without the express written consent of all Parties hereto. This Agreement shall be
binding upon the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
10. No Construction Against Drafter. The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that
they and their respective legal counsel have each had an opportunity to provide input into the
language used in this Agreement, and, accordingly, they all agree that this Agreement shall not,
solely as a matter of judicial construction, be construed more severely against one of the Parties
than any other Party.
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11. No Admission of Liability. The Parties agree and understand that nothing contained
in this Agreement shall be construed as an admission of any liability on the part of any person or
entity for any matter, all liability being denied.
12. Entire Understanding. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the
Parties with regards to the matters addressed herein. With respect to their execution of this
Agreement, each Party hereby acknowledges that it has not relied on any representation, express
or implied, made by any other Party or such other Party's legal counsel, except as expressly
provided for herein.
13. Advice of Counsel. Each Party hereto represents and warrants that it has been given
an opportunity to review this Agreement with an attorney of its choosing, that it has read this
Agreement, and that it understands the terms used herein. Each Party hereto further represents
and warrants that it has had the opportunity to investigate this matter and determine the
advisability of entering into this Agreement, and it has entered into this Agreement freely and
voluntarily.
14. Modification. This Agreement may not be released, discharged, abandoned,
supplemented, changed, or modified in any manner, orally or otherwise, except by a written
instrument signed by all Parties.
15. Recitals Incorporated. The recitals set forth as the introductory Whereas clauses
to this Agreement are integral, material and substantive provisions of this Agreement, and are
hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.
16. Headings Not Controlling. The headings in this Agreement have been inserted for
convenience only and are not to be considered when construing the provisions of this
Agreement.
17. Counterparts / Scanned or Faxed Signatures. To facilitate execution, this
Agreement may be executed in as many counterparts as may be required. It shall not be
necessary that the signature on behalf of any Party hereto appear in each counterpart hereof, and
it shall be sufficient that the signature on behalf of any Party hereto appear on one or more such
counterparts. The signature of a Party that is sent by facsimile transmission or email as a
scanned (PDF) copy shall be deemed to be the original signature of such Party for all purposes.
Likewise, a copy of an original signature page, facsimile signature page, or scanned (PDF)
signature page shall be deemed to be the original signature of such Party for all purposes. All
counterparts shall collectively constitute a single agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound thereby, the Parties hereby
execute this Agreement on the dates indicated below.
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Robert T. Scheer
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Date
CoesterVMS.com, Inc.
By: _________________________
Brian Coester, CEO
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Date
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Brian Coester
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Date