Settlement Agreement and Information


Revised Settlement and Exit Agreement (October 2011)

The Revised Settlement and Exit Agreement (October 2011) modifies the Braam Settlement Agreement and extends the Braam Settlement for 26 months, with an end date of December 31, 2013.The Agreement details 21 enforceable outcomes. Under the Agreement, the Braam Oversight Panel will continue monitoring the Department's progress through 2012.



Plaintiff's Fifth Amendment Complaint (April 2004) outlines the cause for action set forth in the class action lawsuit.

The Final Settlement (July 2004) sets forth the terms of the agreement between the Plaintiffs and the State of Washington and establishes the composition and role of the Braam Oversight Panel.

The Amendment to the Settlement Agreement (February 2008) amends section III of the Agreement, pertaining to Oversight Panel meetings and disclosure of information.

The Settlement Agreement Extension (July 2011) extends the end date of the Settlement Agreement from July 31, 2011 to October 31, 2011. During this period, the parties will continue to attempt to negotiate an agreed extension and/or revision to the Settlement Agreement.

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