Sam Bernstein represents Lori Loughlin who is being sued by a group of UCLA college students for $10 million. Sam negotiates to have the lawsuit dismissed in exchange for Lori paying $5 million. Which of the following is true?

Select one:

a.

This settlement discharges the balance of the debt; Lori only owes $5 million.

b.

This settlement releases Lori from the remaining $5 million claim; she only pays $5 million.

c.Both A and B are true.

d.

Neither A nor B are true. Lori still owes $10 million.