Be Wary of Contracts You Sign with Release Language
By Bruce D. Rudman, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman
Over the years, we have cautioned our clients about release language contained within documents that are presented on a regular basis. One recent Court of Appeal case brings this issue into the forefront, holding that a release in a purchase agreement is effective to waiving any future defect claims, even where other statutory protections might have applied.