Neis v. Regents
This appeal marks the second time we have been called upon to address claims by architecture professor Hansjoachim Neis arising from his denial of tenure at the University of California, Berkeley (University). Over two years ago, we affirmed a judgment denying Neiss petition for writ of mandate against the Regents of the University of California (Regents). (Neis v. Regents of the University of California (Mar. 21, 2005, A102479) [nonpub. opn.] (Neis I).) While that appeal was pending, Neis filed a new civil complaint against the Regents alleging claims for discrimination, fraud and violation of public policy. The trial court concluded two of these claims were barred by res judicata and one was barred by governmental immunity; accordingly, it dismissed Neiss second complaint at the pleadings stage. Court conclude these rulings were proper and affirm this second judgment in favor of the Regents.
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