A recent case illustrates: (1) why it is important for parties to abide by the confidentiality provisions of settlement agreements, and (2) why people who learn confidential information should keep their social media mouths shut. Plaintiff sued his former employer (a private school) for age discrimination and retaliation. The parties later settled the case and entered an agreement containing the following provision: 13. Confidentiality... [T]he plaintiff shall not either directly or indirectly, disclose, discuss or communicate to any entity or person, except his attorneys or other professional advisors or spouse any information whatsoever regarding the existence or terms of this Agreement... A breach... will result in disgorgement of the Plaintiffs portion of the settlement Payments.
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