If the Executive believes that severance benefits are not being paid as this Agreement provides, he or she must file a claim with the Company’s Senior Vice President, Human Resources.  The parties shall attempt to resolve the matter during the 30-day period beginning on the date such claim is filed.  Only after the 30-day period has expired may an action in court be filed.  This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without regard to principles of conflicts of law.