The meaning and coverage of the release necessarily depends upon the controversy being settled and the purpose for which the release is given. While a broad general release will be given effect regardless of the parties' unexpressed intentions, the release may not be read to cover matters which the parties did not intend for it to cover.
Chiappone v. North Shore Univ. Hosp., NY Slip Op 05569 (2d Dep't August 1, 2018)
Here is the decision.
