Q: University sent me a settlement and I believe its lawful?
University sent me a settlement which if I sign not going to be available to take them to court in the future.
A: You will need to retain an attorney to read the Settlement Agreement and discuss its implications with you. No responsible attorney will speculate over the internet.
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That is the basic idea of a settlement agreement: you get a benefit as a plaintiff (usually money) and it cuts off your future right to sue. If the deal is fair, and you are willing to waive any future claims, then you can make the choice to take it. If it is unfair, or you don't have a good understanding of your potential future claims, then you should hesitate. An attorney would help here.
You are under no obligation to sign anything. You agree to something if it is agreeable to you. If not, then you proceed to trial.
Bruce Alexander Minnick agrees with this answer
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