Calvin Gresham (Gresham) appeals the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Food Lion, Incorporated (Food Lion) on his claim alleging that Food Lion breached the terms of a settlement agreement he entered into with Food Lion. We affirm.

I.

In October 1987, Gresham was hired by Food Lion as a store detective in Food Lion's Loss Prevention Department. He held several positio

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