Joseph Sottolano

Material Facts

• Joseph Sottolano entered into a contract with the Army Athletic Association effective 1 July 2010.
• The contract included a termination for cause clause that allowed the Fund to terminate for conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the USMA.
• Sottolano engaged in inappropriate conduct with a subordinate in his office, which led to the termination of his contract on 24 September 2013.
• Sottolano filed a claim for damages amounting to $2,844,902, which was denied by the contracting officer.

Parties

Appellant

Joseph Sottolano

Respondent Agency

Army Athletic Association

Contract Number

ODIA-10-04-009