Seventh Circuit· 4/6/2009

Hampton v. Ford Motor Co.

Citations

561 F.3d 709
2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 7060
92 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 43,523
105 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1670
2009 WL 902289

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explaining that a disputed fact is material only if it could affect the outcome of the lawsuit
explaining that a general release typically covers all claims about which a signing party has actual knowledge or that he could have discovered upon reasonable investigation
finding that a fact is material if it might affect the outcome of the suit
explaining that a general release typical‐ ly covers all claims about which a signing party has actual knowledge or that he could have discovered upon reasona‐ ble investigation
finding release barred employment discrimination claim because plaintiff knew of alleged conduct prior to signing the release
looking no further than the waiver and finding that a waiver signed by a female employee as part of a buyout agreement with her employer unambiguously released the employer from any liability for the employee’s Title VII sexual harassment and discrimination claims

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Judges: Kanne, Evans, Sykes

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