Opinion ID: 2610927
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Heading: Whether there was a settlement which precludes Farmer from getting damages for wrongful discharge.

Text: ABS argues that Farmer made a settlement agreement with it which served as a waiver of his right to sue for wrongful termination. ABS states that before signing the settlement agreement Farmer said: Well, I asked Mr. Kreiter what the company would  what kind of offer they were going to make me, what kind of settlement, what kind of compensation they were going to give me for just dropping me when I was doing a good job. A short time later the following written agreement was prepared: John, your resignation is accepted as of 1-11-85. In consideration of your agreement not to call financial institutions for three months American will: 1. Pay 9 weeks salary. 2. Pay Guarantee prorated on 9 weeks. 3. Be covered for hospital coverage (9 weeks) covered for all benefits. 4. Pay three weeks vacation pay. 5. At the end of the third month send to you title (free and clear) for your company car 1981 Ford Stationwagon. 6. Any bonuses due (last six months 84). (Emphasis added). The above agreement was handwritten and signed by Kreiter, but not Farmer. However, both parties performed the terms of the agreement. The signed agreement was not a waiver and the district court so held. Farmer simply promised not to call on financial institutions in return for which ABS promised to pay him a certain sum of money and give him the company car. The written settlement is clear. Had Farmer agreed not to sue the agreement would have so stated.