Dismiss with Prejudice Following Settlement - Do I lose protection for a new claim?
<p>I went to small claims and received a default judgment in my favor (I was the plaintiff).  I got my money, now the question is do we then file a motion to dismiss (with prejudice)?  If we do that, will I be prevented from filing a claim if a NEW claim occurs?  Will this be treated as an entirely new claim?</p>

<p>Sorry to be tautological but the release releases whatever the release releases. </p>

<p>If it is limited to the particular event (as it should be) you can claim for other events. If it is a blanket indemnity then you can't.</p>

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