Morgan v. Regents of the University of California

Opinion

KLINE, P. J.

Adolphus Ray Morgan appeals from a summary judgment granted in favor of the Regents of the University of California (University) in his employment discrimination action. He contends the trial court erred in granting summary judgment because he presented direct evidence that respondent’s failure to rehire him after a layoff was in retaliation for his prior complaint about race discrimination; respondent failed to demonstrate legitimate reasons for not rehiring him; and he raised triable issues of material fact as to whether the reasons offered to justify the employment…