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ATTY/AGR/SETTLEMENTS/2025/ECHEMA/SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT & MUTUAL RELEASE – ECHEMA REV: 10-10-25 MI Page 4 of 7 A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party. As to any and all claims released by this Agreement, the Parties waive and relinquish any rights and benefits they may have under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California to the full extent that they may lawfully waive all such rights and benefits. The Parties acknowledge that they are aware that they may hereafter discover facts in addition to or different from those which they now know or believe to be true with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, but it is their intention to hereby settle and release, fully and finally, any and all matters, disputes, and differences, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, which do now exist, may exist or heretofore have existed that relate to or arise out of Plaintiff’s employment or the Action. In furtherance of this intention, the release herein given shall be and remain in effect as a full and complete release notwithstanding discovery or the existence of any such additional or different facts. PLAINTIFF’S INITIALS ________ 8. No Unreported Work-Related Injuries. Plaintiff covenants and agrees that he suffered no known unreported work-related injuries during his employment with City other than those which have already been the subject of work-related injury claims by Plaintiff. 9. No Dispute Regarding Payment of Prior Wages. Plaintiff expressly warrants and agrees that, as of the date of executing this Agreement, he has accurately reported all his hours worked (both straight time and overtime), and that he did not work any time “off the clock” (whether straight time or overtime) that was not reported on his timecards. Further, Plaintiff expressly warrants and agrees that, as of the date of executing this Agreement, he does not dispute as inaccurate any wages previously paid to him. 10. References and Third Party Inquiries. (a) The Parties expressly agree not to issue any press release or discuss this Agreement or the underlying dispute, including individual allegations and/or the resolution thereof, with any media representative, whether on or off the record, or on any social media platform. If queried about this Agreement by any media-related party or agent, the Parties expressly agree that they will only say: “The matter has been resolved” or words of similar meaning. (b) Plaintiff agrees to direct employment verifications, third-party inquiries or other reference checks regarding his City employment to City’s Human Resources Director (Michelle Katsuyoshi) or her successor. Other than dates of employment and positions held, employment information about Plaintiff (including, but not limited to this Agreement) will be released to such parties by City only (a) with Plaintiff’s written consent, (b) to refute or defend a claim or allegation by or on behalf of Plaintiff, or (c) as otherwise required by law (e.g. subpoena, California Public Records Act request, etc.). City reserves the right to respond with truthful information about Je