Legal Opinion
Watrel v. Com., Dept. of Educ.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided December 11, 1986No. 62 M.D. Appeal Docket, 1985PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
FLAHERTY, Justice.
Appellant, Dr. Albert A. Watrel, served as the president of Slippery Rock State College until his dismissal by Governor Shapp on June 11, 1976. When Dr. Watrel alleged that he had been illegally discharged, a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release was negotiated between Dr. Watrel and the Commonwealth, Department of Education (hereafter “DOE”). Under the terms of the Agreement, Dr. Watrel relinquished all claims against DOE arising from his dismissal. In exchange, DOE agreed, inter alia, to grant Dr. Watrel one year sabbatical leave at half pay, waiving…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Luzerne Township v. Fayette CountySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1938
- Gramby v. CobbSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1980
- Sterling v. COM., DEPT. OF ENV. RESOURCESSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1983
- Watrel v. Commonwealth, Department of EducationCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1985
- Rustrum Realty, Inc. v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
3Cited by18 opinions
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