Johnson v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be reversed, without costs, and the petition dismissed.

Petitioner began working for defendant Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) in January 1984 and, one year later, became a permanent employee. On January 15, 1989, petitioner was involved in an after-hours altercation during which his service revolver discharged, resulting in disciplinary charges against him.

On April 12, 1989, petitioner agreed to a settlement of the charges by signing a “Waiver of Section 75 Hearing and Acceptance of Recommended Penalty” in…