September 22, 2006
Emory U. Settles Gender-Bias Lawsuit by Rehiring Coach
Emory University has settled a federal gender-discrimination lawsuit by rehiring its former head women's soccer coach in a less prominent position.
Michael J. Sabatelle, who was dismissed in May 2005 after leading the Eagles' program for 17 years, alleged in a complaint filed last month in U.S. District Court in Atlanta that he was fired without cause so the university could hire a female coach.
The complaint says that Emory officials provided Mr. Sabatelle with no notice that
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