Fresno State, former athletic director reach settlement on wrongful termination claim
The university essentially fulfilled its obligation for the remainder of Bartko's employment contract term, said
In a 13-page claim that was filed with the CSU chancellor's office, Bartko sought
In the claim, Bartko alleged university president
In
In the claim, Bartko also said that he suffered retaliation and discrimination on the basis of his mental disability/mental condition and that the university also failed to accommodate his disability. It also details and debunks concerns Castro had regarding Bartko's job performance, including expense reimbursements and supporting documentation
In February, Castro was critical of contract negotiations when hiring football coach
In March, Castro and Astone addressed concerns that Batrko had been seen drinking alcoholic beverages at business-related lunches or when working on behalf of the university, and had unpaid dues at the
Bartko in July was put on a performance improvement plan, which he claimed was a pretextual act of discrimination and/or retaliation.
And on
The university when the claim was filed in
Bartko in the claim alleges that he was not given time to fully read the resignation documents presented to him or review his options, but under duress signed a brief statement of resignation and a settlement agreement and release that included a waiver "of any right (he) may have under law or regulation to seek reconsideration or to revoke his resignation."
The release and waiver, he claimed, were invalid and unenforceable as a matter of law.
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