Court Rejects Plaintiff’s Attempt to Void Release Based on Fraud
- Jan 5 2026
By: Jeffrey M. Haber It is well settled that a “valid release constitutes a complete bar to an action on a claim which is the subject of the release.”[1] “[A] release …
Posts Tagged ‘ General Release ’
Release in Settlement Agreement Bars Class Action To Recover Damages For Certain Rent Overcharges
- Aug 4 2025
By: Jeffrey M. Haber This Blog has written frequently about the substance and scope of general releases.[1] In New York, “a valid release constitutes a complete bar to an action …
Update: Brown v. Cerebus Capital Management, L.P. General Releases, Fraud and The Difference Between Pleading Fraud Under the CPLR and The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Jun 14 2019
On November 18, 2018, this Blog wrote about Brown v. Cerebus Capital Management, LP, 2018 N.Y. Slip Op. 32782 (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County Oct. 30, 2018) (here). Brown involved the …
