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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Case No. 50-2009CA040800XXXXMBAG
Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant,
v.
SCOTT ROTHSTEIN, individually, and
BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, individually,
Defendants/Counter-Plaintiffs.
PLAINTIFF/COUNTER-DEFENDANT JEFFREY EPSTEIN'S PROPOSAL
FOR SETTLEMENT TO DEFENDANT/COUNTER-PLAINTIFF
BRADLEY J. EDWARDS. INDIVIDUALLY
Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant, Jeffrey Epstein, hereby proposes to settle the above-styled
case (the "Litigation") with Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff, Bradley J. Edwards, individually.
I.
This Proposal is made pursuant to section 768.79, Florida Statutes and Florida
Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442.
2.
Proposal for Settlement and Offer of Judgment ("Proposal")
a.
Parties: The party making this Proposal is Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant,
Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein").
The party to whom this Proposal is being made is
Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff, Bradley J. Edwards, individually ("Edwards"). In this Proposal,
Epstein and Edwards will be referred to collectively as the "Parties."
b.
Claims this Proposal is Attempting to Resolve: Acceptance of this
Proposal resolves all damages that would otherwise be awarded in a final judgment in this action.
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c.
Relevant Conditions:
i.
Within ten days of Edwards' written acceptance of this Proposal,
Edwards shall sign and deliver to Epstein's counsel a Stipulation of Settlement and Dismissal
With Prejudice. The exact forms of the Stipulation of Settlement and Dismissal and proposed
Agreed Final Order of Dismissal are attached as Composite Exhibit A.
ii.
Within ten days of Edwards' written acceptance of this Proposal,
Edwards shall sign and deliver to Epstein's counsel a General Release in the exact form attached
as Exhibit B.
iii.
Within three days of Edwards' delivery of (1) the signed
Stipulation of Settlement and Dismissal With Prejudice and (2) the signed General Release,
Epstein will deliver payment of the Total Amount set forth in Paragraph 2(d) below to Edwards'
counsel. After confirming payment of the Total Amount set forth in Paragraph 2(d) has been
received by Edwards' counsel, Epstein's counsel shall file the Stipulation of Settlement and
Dismissal With Prejudice and submit the proposed Agreed Final Order of Dismissal to the Court.
d.
Total Amount of this Proposal: The Total Amount of this Proposal is
$510,000. There are no non-monetary conditions other than those described in this Proposal.
e.
Amount Proposed to Settle Claim for Punitive Damages, If Any:
Edwards has asserted a claim against Epstein for punitive damages in his Fourth Amended
Counterclaim. The Total Amount set forth in paragraph 2(d) above includes payment of $10,000
for Edwards' claim for punitive damages. The total amount of the offer remains $510,000 and
no more.
f.
Amount Proposed to Settle Claim for Attorneys' Fees, If Any:
Edwards does not assert a legal claim for attorneys' fees incurred in seeking judgment in the
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Litigation against Epstein. However, attorneys' fees are included in, and are intended to be
resolved by, the Total Amount of this Proposal.
g.
Certificate of Service: This Proposal includes a certificate of service as
required by Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.080.
3.
Service and Filing: This Proposal shall be served on Edwards through his
counsel, but shall not be filed unless necessary to enforce the provisions of section 768.79,
Florida Statutes.
4.
Withdrawal: This Proposal may be withdrawn in writing provided the written
withdrawal is delivered before a written acceptance is delivered. Once withdrawn, this Proposal
is void.
5.
Acceptance and Rejection: Pursuant to section 768.79, Florida Statutes, this
Proposal shall be deemed rejected unless accepted by delivery of a written notice of acceptance
within thirty days after service of this Proposal. No oral communications shall constitute an
acceptance, rejection or counteroffer of this Proposal.
6.
Good Faith:
This Proposal is being submitted with the knowledge,
understanding and consent of Epstein. This Proposal is made as a bona fide, good-faith proposal
after having considered and evaluated the merits of Edward's claims and Epstein's defenses to
them.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served by e-mail on
October
2017, on:
Jack Scarola
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Primary:
Primary:
Primary:
Counsel for Bradley J. Edwards
TONJA HADDAD, •.
5315 S.E. Seventh Street, Suite 301
By: /s/ Tonja Haddad Coleman
Tonja Haddad Coleman (FBN 0176737)
Primary:
Secondary:
- and —
Jack A. Goldberger (FBN 262013)
ATTERBURY, GOLDBERGER & WEISS, •.
250 Australian Avenue S., Suite 1400
Primary:
Secondary:
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Co-Counsel for Jeffrey Epstein
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COMPOSITE EXHIBIT A
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant,
v.
SCOTT ROTHSTEIN, individually, and
BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, individually,
Defendants/Counter-Plainti ffs.
Case No. 50-2009CA040800XXXXMBAG
STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between Plaintiff/Counter-
Defendant, Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), and Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff, Bradley J. Edwards,
individually ("Edwards"), pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.420, that each and every issue, claim,
counterclaim, and cause of action asserted in this case by Epstein and Edwards against each
other, including all claims for all forms of damages, prejudgment interest, costs and attorneys'
fees, be dismissed with prejudice, each party to bear its own attorneys' fees, costs and expenses.
The parties hereby request that the Court enter the attached Agreed Final Order of Dismissal
With Prejudice.
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DATED:
DATED:
SEARCY DENNEY SCAROLA BARNHART
TONJA HADDAD, P.A.
& SHIPLEY, P.A.
5315 S.E. Seventh Street, Suite 301
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
By:
By:
Tonja Haddad Coleman (FBN 0176737)
Primary:
Secondary:
Jack Scarola (FBN 169440)
Primary:
Primary:
Primary:
Counsel for Bradley J. Edwards
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- and —
Jack A. Goldberger (FBN 262013)
ATTERBURY, GOLDBERGER & WEISS, P.A.
250 Australian Avenue S., Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Primary:
Secondary:
Co-counsel for Jeffrey Epstein
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Case No. 50-2009CA040800XXXXMBAG
Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant,
v.
SCOTT ROTHSTEIN, individually, and
BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, individually,
Defendants/Counter-Plaintiffs.
AGREED FINAL ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE
THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon the Stipulation of Settlement and Dismissal
With Prejudice entered into by and between Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant, Jeffrey Epstein, and
Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff, Bradley J. Edwards, individually. The Court, having reviewed the
Stipulation, hereby
ORDERS AND ADJUDGES that each and every issue, claim, counterclaim, and cause of
action asserted in this case by Epstein and Edwards against each other, including all claims for
all forms of damages (including punitive damages), prejudgment interest, costs and attorneys'
fees, is hereby dismissed with prejudice, each party to bear its own attorneys' fees, costs and
expenses. This dismissal is not an admission of liability by any party.
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers in Palm Beach County Florida, this
day
of
2017.
Honorable Donald Hafele
Circuit Judge
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SERVICE LIST
Jack Scarola
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Primary:
Primary:
Primary:
Counsel for Bradley J. Edwards
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Tonja Haddad Coleman
Tonja Haddad, P.A.
5315 S.E. Seventh Street, Suite 301
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Primary:
Secondary:
Co-counsel for Jeffrey Epstein
Jack A. Goldberger
Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
250 Australian Avenue S., Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Primary:
Secondary:
Co-counsel for Jeffrey Epstein
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EXHIBIT B
GENERAL RELEASE
This Release is made by Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff, Bradley J. Edwards, individually
("Edwards").
Edwards, for the consideration of $510,000 paid to him on behalf of Plaintiff/Counter-
Defendant, Jeffrey Epstein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, does
hereby remise, release, acquit, satisfy and forever discharge Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant, Jeffrey
Epstein, and his personal representatives, administrators, agents, heirs, assigns, attorneys and
insurers (collectively, "Epstein") of and from each and every issue, claim, counterclaim and
cause of action alleged in the case styled Jeffrey Epstein v. Scott Rothstein, individually and
Bradley J. Edwards, individually, 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida, Case No.
2009-CA-040800XXXXMG-AG (the "Litigation"), including all claims for all forms of
damages (including compensatory and punitive damages), pit and post-judgment interest, costs
and attorneys' fees. This Release also encompasses any and all claims which could have been or
should have been brought in the Litigation to the extent they arise from the facts alleged in the
Litigation.
It is further understood and agreed that this Release and settlement represents the
compromise of disputed claims, is made in order to avoid the nuisance and uncertainty of
litigation, and that payment is not to be construed or interpreted as an admission of liability on
the part of Epstein. Epstein expressly denies liability.
This Release constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and cannot be changed
orally. This Release shall be construed, enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
the State of Florida and venue for any action to enforce or construe the Release shall be Palm
Beach County, Florida.
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CAUTION: READ BEFORE SIGNING
BRADLEY J. EDWARDS
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF
The foregoing Release was acknowledged before me this
day of
2017, by BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, who is personally known to me or who presented
as identification.
I have hereunto set my hand affixed my official seal this
day of
2017.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Typed/Printed Name of Notary
Commission No./Expiration
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