Maurey
Maurey v. University of Southern California
Opinion
Opinion
Manella, J.
ORDER RE DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION
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INTRODUCTION
On December 15, 1997, Eugene John Maurey filed this action against the University of Southern California (“USC”), Edward J. Blakely, and does 1 through 50 inclusive for: 1) discrimination and harassment under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e; 2) discrimination and harassment under the Fair. Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Gov.Code, § 12940 et seq.; 3) retaliation under Title VII; 4) retaliation under FEHA; 5) violations of 42 U.S.C. § § 1981 and 2000d ; 6) breach of contract; 7) breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing; 8) tortious interference with contract and prospective economic advantage by Blakely; and 9) tortious termination/refusal to hire in violation of public policy, FEHA Gov.Code, § 12940 et seq.
On November 20, 1998, defendants filed a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, which was heard by Judge Margaret M. Morrow January 4, 1999. Judge Morrow granted in part and denied in part defendants’ motion. Following Judge Morrow’s January 8, 1999 order, eight claims remain: 1) Discrimination and Harassment (Title VII); 2) Discrimination and Harassment…