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Brian S. Schiller - NJAID # 024722009
SCHILLER & PITTENGER, P.C.
1771 Front Street
Scotch Plains, New Jersey J 07076
(908) 490-0444
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Edwin Rodriguez
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY
LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO: M1D-L-6473-13

EDWIN RODRIGUEZ,
Plaintiff,

Civil Action

v.
CITY OF PERTH AMBOY, PERTH AMBOY
POLICE DEPARTMENT, DAVIS SALAZAR,
LUIS PEREZ, MARINO DIAZ, and JOHN
DOES I through 10,

AMENDED COMPLAINT
AND
JURY DEMAND

Defendants.
Plaintiff, Edwin Rodriguez, by and through his attorneys, Schiller & Pittenger, P.C., does
hereby allege against the named Defendants herein as follows:
Jurisdiction and Venue
1.

This is an action in a case of actual controversy and is brought pursuant to the Rules

Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. Venue is proper in Middlesex County pursuant
to Rule 4:2-3 of the Rules Governing the Courts of the State ofNew Jersey inasmuch as the claims
arose in said County.
The Parties
2,

At all relevant times hereto, Plaintiff, Edwin Rodriguez ("Plaintiff") resided at 188

State Street in the City of Perth Amboy, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey.

 3.

At all times relevant hereto, Defendant, City of Perth Amboy, was a municipal

corporation duly incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey (hereinafter, "City").
4.

At all times relevant hereto, Defendant Perth Amboy Police Department was a

division of the City, duly constituted and charged with the duty and responsibility of enforcing the
law and supervising its employees (hereinafter "PAPD").
5.

At all times relevant hereto, Defendant Davis Salazar was employed as a police

officer by the City and/or the PAPD (hereinafter "Salazar"). He is sued in his individual and official
capacity.
6.

At all times relevant hereto, Defendant Marino Diaz was employed as a Police officer

by the City and/or the PAPD (hereinafter "Diaz"). He is sued in his individual and official capacity.
7.

At all times relevant hereto, Defendant Luis Perez was employed as a police officer

by the City and/or the PAPD (hereinafter "Perez"). He is sued in his individual and official
capacity.
8.

Defendant John Does 1-20, being fictitious identities and representing unnamed

agents, servants and employees of the City and/or the PAPD who violated the Plaintiffs rights
and/or were a proximate cause or substantial factor in his damages. They are sued in their individual
and official capacities.
9.

At all times relevant hereto, Defendants City and/or PAPD, acting under color oflaw,

were responsible for the hiring, training, supervision, discipline, retention, termination and
promotion of the City police officers, inclusive of the defendants herein.
10.

At all times relevant hereto, Defendants herein were acting under color of law,

pursuant to the statutes, constitution, ordinances, regulations, policies and customs of the State of
New Jersey.
11.

At all times relevant hereto, Defendant police officers were agents, servants and

employees of the City and/or the PAPD acting in their official capacity as police officers, and were
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 charged with the duty and responsibility to enforce and abide by the Constitution and laws of the
State of New Jersey, and the charter, municipal laws and ordinances of the City.
Facts Common to MI Counts
12.

On or about September 5, 2013, Salazar illegally entered Plaintiffs residence where

he illegally arrested and assaulted Plaintiff.
13.

On or about September 5, 2013, with a malicious motive and without probable cause

that Plaintiff had committed an offense, Salazar charged the Plaintiff with the following offenses:
a.

Obstruction, in violation of N.J.8.24. 2C:29-1(a);

b.

Disorderly Conduct in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2(a)(1);

c.

Resisting Arrest, in violation of N.JS.A, 2C:29-2(a)(1); and

d.

Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(d). This
count was later downgraded to N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2(a)(2).

14.

At all times relevant hereto, by their presence at the scene and for other reasons, Diaz

and Perez were aware of the numerous untruths in, and malicious nature of, Salazar's report
concerning this incident, yet took no action to see that the report was corrected and failed to notify
their superiors of Salazar's wrongful conduct and untrue report.
15.

On May 29, 2014, the trial of the above charges was upheld in the Perth Amboy

Municipal Court. Salazar gave extensive testimony in connection with the aforestated complaints
and charges.
16.

Salazar's testimony at the trial was knowingly false and given with malicious motives

as to the facts relating to the circumstances and arrest of Plaintiff on September 5, 2013.
17.

As a direct result of Salazar's untruthful police report and untruthful testimony at the

trial, Plaintiff was found guilty of N.JS.A, 2C:33-2(a)(2) and NJ.S.A. 2C:33-2(a)(1).
18.

On or about June 16, 2014, Plaintiff was arrested and remanded to the Middlesex

County Jail on a parole violation caused by the court's findings of guilt at the trial on May 29, 2014,
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 19.

On or about July 1, 2014, at Plaintiff's parole violation hearing, Salazar testified as

a witness against Plaintiff and on behalf of the New Jersey Division of Parole.
20.

Salazar's testimony was again malicious and knowingly false at the parole violation

hearing with respect to the facts related to the circumstances and arrest of Plaintiff on September 5,
2013.
21.

Based on Salazar's untrue testimony at the May 29, 2014 trial, and at the parole

violation hearing, Plaintiff was found to have violated the conditions of his parole.
22.

As a result of this finding, Plaintiff was remanded to the New Jersey Department of

Corrections.
23.

Plaintiff remained in the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections

through August 25, 2014.
24.

Plaintiff appealed the court's findings of guilt at the May 29, 2014 trial.

25.

On October 14, 2014, the Superior Court, Law Division reversed and vacated the

findings of guilt on complaint numbers W-2013-I098 and W-2013-1099.
26.

On November 14, 2014, Salazar testified untruthfully at the re-trial of the matter of

State of New Jersey v. Edwin Rodriguez with respect to the facts related to the circumstances and
arrest of Plaintiff on September 5, 2013.
27.

Following the re-trial on November 14, 2014, the remaining charges under

complaints W-2013-1098 and W-2013-1099 were dismissed by the Court.
28.

As a result of the malicious prosecution of these criminal charges by Salazar,

Plaintiff's parole was violated, he spent time in jail and he has accumulated significant legal fees
for the defense of these matters.
29.

The Defendants' actions as stated herein were performed under color of state law and

in violation of Plaintiff's Civil and Constitutional Rights.
30.

Defendants actions were willful and wanton and were without probable cause of
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 Plaintiffs commission of a criminal offense.
3I.

As a result of the excessive force, assault, battery and violent attack by the defendant

police officers, Plaintiff was caused to sustain serious and permanent injury which has required
extensive medical treatment and expense.
32.

As a result of the malicious prosecution by defendants herein, Plaintiff was caused

to suffer severe emotional distress and mental anguish.
33.

Plaintiff continues to suffer pain and disability due to the intentional and negligent

actions of the Defendants.
34.

Plaintiff's injuries are permanent in nature and will require medical treatment and

expenses in the future.
35.

By reason of the foregoing, the Plaintiff has been, continues to be, and will in the

future be, damaged.
First Count
36.

Plaintiff repeats and realleges each and every allegation set forth in Paragraphs 1

through 35 above as if set forth at length herein.
37.

Salazar, Diaz and Perez used excessive force on Plaintiff and therefore did deprive

him of substantive Due Process and Equal Protection of the Law under the New Jersey State
Constitution.
38.

Salazar, Diaz and Perez were all acting in their official capacities and their tortious

conduct was carried out under color of law as agents, servants and employees of the City and PAPD.
39.

As a proximate result of the aforesaid conduct, Plaintiff has been, and continues to

be, damaged.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for compensatory and
punitive damages, together with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.

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 Second Count
40.

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 39 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
41.

At all times relevant hereto, Defendants were acting under color of law.

42.

The actions of the Defendants as alleged herein have deprived Plaintiff of rights and

privileges secured to him by the New Jersey Constitution and other laws,
43.

Pursuant to Article

I,

Section I of the New Jersey Constitution, all persons have

certain natural and unalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and
liberty, and of pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.
44.

Pursuant to Article I, Section 7 of the New Jersey Constitution, all persons have the

right to be secure in their persons and houses against unreasonable searches and seizures, which
shall not be violated.
45.

Plaintiff has been deprived of these rights and his privileges which have also been

interfered with by Defendants actions as set forth herein.
46.

This deprivation of, and interference with, Plaintiffs rights and privileges are the

result of the conduct of the Defendants.
47.

Defendants' conduct as described herein violated the provisions of the New Jersey

Civil Rights Act, N.J.S.A. 10:6-1 et seq.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for compensatory and
punitive damages, together with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.
Third Count
48.

Plaintiff repeats and realleges each and every allegation set forth in Paragraphs 1

through 47 above as if set forth at length herein.
49.
2C:33-2(a)(I),

Salazar filed criminal complaints against Plaintiff alleging violations of N.J.S.A.
2C:29-1(a), AUS.A. 2C:39-5(d) and N.J.S.A, 2C:29-2(a)(1).
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 50.

The aforestated criminal offenses were the subject of a trial in the Perth Amboy

Municipal Court on May 29, 2014, at which Plaintiff was found guilty of the charges.
51.

The above charges and trial were the result of Salazar's unlawful conduct and

knowingly untruthful facts in his report of the incident.
52.

On or before November 14, 2014, all of these charges against Plaintiff were

dismissed by the court. As such, the criminal proceedings against Plaintiff terminated favorably to
him
53.

There was no probable cause for the offenses brought by Salazar against Plaintiff

54.

As a result of the malicious prosecution of charges, Plaintiff has and will continue

to suffer damages which include, but are not limited to, emotional distress so severe that no
reasonable person could be expected to endure.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for compensatory and
punitive damages, together with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.
Fourth Count
55.

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 54 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
56.

The City and PAPD are liable to the Plaintiff by virtue of vicarious liability and

respondeat superior for wrongful acts of the Defendants.
57.

At all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted within the scope of their employment

by the City and/or PAPD.
58.

The City and PAPD are liable, as above, for the wrongful acts of the Defendants even

if committed outside the scope of their employment.
59.

As a proximate result of Defendants' conduct, Plaintiff has and will suffer damages,

inclusive of serious and permanent injuries, which will require medical treatment and expenses in
the future.
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 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for compensatory and
punitive damages, together with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.
Fifth Count
60.

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of paragraphs I through 59 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
61.

The wrongful acts of Salazar, Diaz and Perez were willful, wanton and in reckless

disregard of causing serious harm to the rights of Plaintiff.
62.

As a proximate result of the wrongful acts by Salazar, Diaz and Perez, Plaintiff has

suffered damages, inclusive of serious and permanent injuries, which will require medical treatment
and expenses into the future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for compensatory and
punitive damages, together with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.
Sixth Count
63.

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of paragraphs I through 62 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
64.

The City and PAPD knew, or should have known, of the particular unfitness,

incompetence and dangerous attributes of Salazar both when he was hired and thereafter.
65.

The City and PAPD knew, or should have known, that such attributes created a

serious risk of harm to others.
66.

Such attributes were the cause of the wrongful acts perpetrated upon Plaintiff by

Salazar.
67.

As a proximate result of said conduct and negligence of the City and PAPD, Plaintiff

has suffered damages, inclusive of serious and permanent injuries, which will require medical
treatment and expenses into the future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for damages, together
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 with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.
Seventh Count
68,

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 67 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
69.

The City and PAPD, after becoming aware of Salazar's dangerous attributes and

wrongful conduct, retained him as an employee.
70.

Salazar continued to violate the polices of the PAPD, the laws of the State of New

Jersey, and Plaintiff's rights.
71.

The City and PAPD acted negligently and/or in reckless disregard of serious harm

to the rights of Plaintiff.
72.

As a result of said actions by the City and PAPD, Plaintiff has suffered damages,

inclusive of serious and permanent injuries, which will require medical treatment and expenses into
the future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for damages, together
with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.
Eighth Count
73.

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 72 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
74.

Defendants' negligence caused Plaintiff fright from a reasonable fear of immediate-

personal injury, which injuries did in fact occur.
75.

As a proximate result of the Defendants' actions, Plaintiff has suffered the aforesaid

damages as well as emotional distress so severe that no reasonable person could be expected to
endure.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for damages, together
with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.
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 Ninth Count
76.

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of paragraphs 1 through '75 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
77.

Defendants' actions as aforesaid were extreme and outrageous conduct directed at

the Plaintiff.
78.

Defendants' actions were done intentionally in a way intended to produce emotional

distress or were reckless in deliberate disregard of a high degree of probability that emotional
distress would follow.
79.

Defendants' misconduct proximately caused Plaintiff emotional distress so severe

that no reasonable person could be expected to endure it.
80.

As a proximate result of the Defendants' actions, Plaintiff has suffered the aforesaid

damages as well as emotional distress.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for compensatory and
punitive damages, together with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees,
Tenth Count
81.

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 80 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
82.

Defendants committed multiple torts against Plaintiff as aforestated.

83.

Defendants' acts or omissions were actuated by actual malice or accompanied by a

wanton and willful disregard of Plaintiffs rights and privileges.
84.

Defendants City and PAPD authorized, participated in, or ratified the wrong act.

85.

Plaintiff suffered harm as a result of such acts and omissions of Defendants.

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for compensatory and
punitive damages, together with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.

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 Eleventh Count
86.

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 85 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
87.

Diaz and Perez were present at the scene and witnessed Salazar's wrongful conduct

on September 5, 2013.
88.

Diaz and Perez were aware, or should have been aware, that the report prepared by

Salazar concerning this incident contained untrue facts which falsely accused Plaintiff of wrongful
conduct.
89.

Despite this knowledge, Diaz and Perez failed to take any action to correct the report

and failed to notify their superiors.
90.

Such failure to act by Diaz and Perez was in violation of their duties and

responsibilities as police officers and as agents, servants and employees of the City and/or PAPD.
91.

As a proximate result of the actions and/or inaction of Diaz and Perez, Plaintiff has

and will continue to suffer damages as well as emotional distress so severe that no reasonable person
could be expected to endure.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for damages, together
with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.
Twelfth Count
92.

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 91 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
93.

Diaz and Perez owed to Plaintiff a duty to take action to correct the untruths in

Salazar's report, to notif5, their superiors of said untruths and to notify their superiors of Salazar's
wrongful conduct.
94.

Diaz and Perez failed to so do and thereby breached their duty to Plaintiff.

95.

Diaz and Perez were negligent in their actions and/or inaction.
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96.

As a proximate result of the actions and/or inaction of Diaz and Perez, Plaintiff has

and will continue to suffer damages as well as emotional distress so severe that no reasonable person
could be expected to endure.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for damages, together
with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.
Thirteenth Count
97.

Plaintiff repeats the allegations of paragraphs I through 96 of the Complaint as if

same were set forth herein at length.
98.

The City and PAPD owed to Plaintiff a duty to be aware of the wrongful acts and

false report submitted by Salazar in connection with the September 5, 2013 incident.
99.

The City and PAPD breached this duty to Plaintiff and were negligent.

100. The negligence of the City and PAPD allowed the charges against him to remain and
caused all of the damages which flowed from said charges.
101. As a proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Plaintiff has and will continue
to suffer damages as well as emotional distress so severe that no reasonable person could be
expected to endure.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants for damages, together
with interest, costs of suit and attorney's fees.

SCHILLER & PITTENGER, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff

By:
Dated: //0.3//7

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 Designation of Trial Counsel
The Court is advised that Brian S. Schiller, Esq. is designated as trial counsel for the within
action.
Jury Demand
Plaintiff demands a trial by jury on all issues.

Reservation of Rights
Plaintiff reserves the right to file such specific amendments and/or additional claims as are
applicable hereinafter to this action and/or as the same are subsequently discovered.

Demand for Interrogatories
Pursuant to Rule 4:17-1(b)(2), Plaintiff demands from Defendants answers to Form C
interrogatories.

Certification in Accordance with Rule 4:5-1
I certify that the matter in controversy is not the subject of any other court or arbitration
proceeding and no such proceeding is contemplated. Upon information and belief no other party
should be joined in this proceeding.
SCHILLER & PITTENGER, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff

By:
BRIAN . SCHILLER
Dated: // 02 3//

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THIS RELEASE, dated

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2016,

is given

BY the Releasor, =UN ROCOEOUES,
TO the Release., CITY OW MEIN MOOT, referred to as the
'Settling Defendant'.

1.

Plaintiff. Edwin Rodriguez, releases and gives up any and all
claims and rights against the City of Perth Amboy thereinafter
referred to as the -Settling Defendant') in consideration of
the payment of the sum of eight hundred fifty thousand dollars
($850,000.00). This settlement releases all claims, including
those of which I am not aware and those not mentioned in this
Release. This Release applies to claims resulting from
anything which has happened up to now including the incident
of September OS, 2013. I also specifically release the
following claims: Any and all claims for alleged violations of
Plaintiff's Federal and/or State constitutional civil rights
and/or commission of common law torts, claims for compensatory
and punitive damages, claims for counsel fees and costs, which
claims are more particularly set forth in the Complaint and
Amended Complaint filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey,
County of middlemen, Lent Division entitled, 'Ykein Rnetriauez v
city of Perth Ambnv Perth Aahnv Police nenarimear, Praire.
Of firer P17/12 talsaypr, poi ire Of firar Loin Para* ,'MA Polire
Of firer marian MA., bearing Docket Number MID-L-6473-13. This
Release shall not apply to any and all claims related to the
arrest of the Releasor on March 10. 2016 under Complaint No.
5-2016-403.

2.

Plaintiff, adman Podrignes, further waives any rights which
Plaintiff may have tmder Federal and/or State Statutes to
petition the Court for payment of counsel fees and costa
incurred concerning these claims and understand that these
settlement funds incorporate all claims for counsel fees and
costs incurred by Plaintiff.

3.

Plaintiff, Edwin Rodrigues, further acknowledges that the
settlement of all of the aforesaid claims including claims
which are particularly set forth in the Complaint and Amended
Complaint filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, County of
Middlesex, Law Division entitled %militia Rogyinuaz v riry of
Forth Amboy Perth Amboy ;Wire Department. Polire Officer
Davis Gins* entire offirar facia Pars. And Pnli Offfrmr
Marine Die. bearing Docket Number MID-L-6473-13, does not
constitute an admission of wrongdoing or fault on the part of
the 'Settling Defendant', City of Perth ahoy, nor the 'NonSettling Defendants', Perth Amboy Police Department, Police
Officer Davis Salazar, Police Officer Luis Perez, and Police
Officer Marino

4.

It is specifically agreed and understood that the 'NonSettling Defendants' Perth Amboy Police Department, Police
Officer Davis Salazar, Police Officer Luis Perez, and Police
Officer Marino Diaz, are not participants in the within
settlement, as Plaintiff has voluntarily dismissed, with
prejudice, all claims against the 'Non-Settling Defendants' as
a condition precedent of Plaintiff's settlement with the
'Settling Defendant', City of Perth Amboy.

 5.

Plaintiff, Merin madrigues, acknowledges that all claims for
wages, medical expenses and/or disability payments, paid or
unpaid, and/or liens asserted for outstanding child support
obligations, wages, medical expenses, and/or disability
payments, paid or unpaid, will be satisfied from these
settlement funds and are not the responsibility of the
"Settling Defendant' nor the "Non-Settling Defendants'.

6.

Plaintiff, Edwin Rodrigues, and the "Settling Defendant' and
'Non-Settling Defendants' agree to make no effort to publicize
or publish the terms of this settlement and it is agreed that
the settlement is confidential. This means that Plaintiff will
not initiate oral or written commulications about the terms of
this settlement with anyone, including but not limited to
members of the media or members of the public, and agree not
to respond to unsolicited inquires about its terms. This
restriction. however, does not prevent Plaintiff from
discussing the terms of the settlement with immediate family
members, nor from seeking the advice of financial consultants
whom Plaintiff may contact for advice concerning the
investment of said settlement funds. In the event chat
Plaintiff violates the tenors of this Clause of the Release and
Settlement Agreement, the 'Settling Defendant' shall have the
right to seek any and all remedies applicable under the law,
including but not limited to, reimbursement of all monies paid
to Plaintiff as a result of this Settlement.

7.

Plaintiff, Ilkhrin Rodrigues, shall not, directly or indirectly,
disparage, defame, or otherwise harm the interests of the
"Settling Defendant- and/or the "Non-Settling Defendants.
Plaintiff further agrees that any breach of the terms of this
Paragraph would result in irrevocable harm to the 'Settling
Defendant' and/or "Non-Settling Defendants', incapable of full
compensation by the award of monetary damages. Any aggrieved
party shall, therefore, be entitled to injunctive relief
and/or equitable relief (without the necessity of proving any
actual damage or that monetary damage would not afford OM
adequate remedy) for any violation of this paragraph.

8.

Plaintiff, Edwin Rodrigues, further agrees that no further
payments will be made by the "Settling Defendant' nor will any
further payments be sought by Plaintiff against the 'Settling
Defendant' nor the Non-Settling Defendants' and the within
settlement is final as to all of the above claims, including
those arising out of the incident of September 05, 2013.

9.

Plaintiff. Edwin Saivism:, understands that by signing this
Release and Settlement Agreement. Plaintiff waives and
relinquishes any claims, rights or entitlements to any other
legal or equitable relief concerning any claim made or not
made which is related or unrelated to the subject matter of
the incident, including but not limited to allegations
asserted in the Complaint and Amended filed in the Superior
Court of New Jersey, County of Middlesex, Law Division
entitled sadie anwriculaz v etc%) of Perth Ambov Perth Amboy
nage Decartment. Police Officer Davis Salazar Praire
Officer Luis Pere, imail Paine Officer marinn niav, bearing
Docket Number m1D-L-6473-13. This paragraph shall be construed
so as not to include any and all claims related to the arrest
of the Releasor on March 10, 2016 related to Complaint No. 92016-403.

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10. Plaintiff, Mein Rodrigues, acknowledges that all
beneficiaries of his Estate are bound by this Release and
Settlement Agreement. All who succeed to the Estate's rights
and responsibilities, such are heirs, ere also bound. This
Release and Settlement Agreement is made for Plaintiff's
benefit and all who succeed to Plaintiff's rights and
responsibilities, such are heirs.
11. This Release and Settlement Agreement contains the entire
agreement between Plaintiff, Edwin Rodriguez, and the
-Settling Defendant' and 'Mrs-Settling Defendants, with regard
to the matter set forth herein, and supersedes any prior
written or oral agreements, understandings or arrangements.
This Release and Settlement Agreement shall be binding upon
and inure to the benefit of the executors, administrators.
personal representatives, heirs• successors, and assigns of
each.
12. In entering into this Release and Settlement Agreement.
Plaintiff, Edwin Rodrigues, represents that be was represented
by counsel of his choice, at the time of execution of this
Release and Settlement Agreement, and that the terms of this
Release and Settlement Agreement are fully understood and
voluntarily accepted by Plaintiff, Edwin Rodriguez.
13. lalgarilat I understand and agree to the terms of the
Release. If this Release is made by a corporation, its proper
corporate officers sign and its co • rate seal is affixed.
witnessed or Attested by:

Edwi
State of New Jersey
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County of

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I CERTIFY that on ilinft d 9
, 2016, Edwin Rodriguez,
personally came before me and acknowledged under oath, to my
satisfaction, that this person for if more than one, each person):
(a) is named in and personally signed this dkoomment: and
(b) signed, sealed and delivered this document as his act and
deed.

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