Carlile v. Snap-On Tools

Plaintiff Bruce Carlile’s second-amended complaint against defendants Snap-on Tools (Snap-on) and Charles Johnson alleged fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract with respect to Carlile’s employment as a Snap-on dealer. The trial court entered summary judgment for defendants based upon a written release executed by the parties. Carlile appeals, contending (1) the release was obtained in furtherance of a fraudulent scheme perpetrated by defendants and is therefore unenforceable; (2) the release was a general release which did not bar plaintiff’s unsuspected claim; and (3) the…