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ATTY/AGR/SETTLEMENTS/2025/ECHEMA/SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT & MUTUAL RELEASE – ECHEMA REV: 10-10-25 MI Page 1 of 7 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE This Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Joseph Echema (“Plaintiff”) and the City of Redwood City (“City”) (collectively “the Parties”). It is effective as of the latest date of a Party’s signature below (“Effective Date”). RECITALS A. Plaintiff was employed in City’s Fire Department from 2012 until retirement in 2024. B. In July 2020, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against the City in Alameda County Superior Court, which was transferred to San Mateo County Superior Court, case number 21CIV01571 (the “Action”). C. City denies the validity of any claims asserted by Plaintiff. D. Plaintiff and the City desire to resolve, fully and finally, any and all disputes between them pertaining to Plaintiff’s employment. Now, therefore, the Parties agree as follows: AGREEMENTS 1. No Admission of Liability. This Agreement and compliance with it may not be construed as an admission by the City of any liability whatsoever or as an admission by City of any wrongdoing under any common law, statute or contractual obligation. City specifically disclaims any wrongdoing and disclaims any liability to Plaintiff for any violation of law, regulation, duty, or contract, including but not limited to the facts alleged relating to the Action, or otherwise. Plaintiff also agrees not to represent or imply to anyone that the provision of consideration under this Agreement is in any way an admission by City that any of his rights were violated. 2. Dismissal of Action, Covenant Not to Sue; Return of Materials. (a) Plaintiff will dismiss with prejudice the Action by filing a dismissal of the entire Action as against all defendants, with prejudice, within ten business (10) days of receiving the payment described below , and a file-endorsed copy of the dismissal with prejudice will be served on City’s legal counsel. (b) Plaintiff covenants that he will not institute any type of complaint, action, or claim in any forum based on any matters arising out of his employment with City or the subject matter of the Action. (c) The Parties and counsel agree that, within thirty (30) calendar days of the filing of the dismissal above, all materials subject to the parties’ protective order shall either (i) be returned