Keiffer v. City of Seattle Civil Service Commission

The City of Seattle Civil Service Commission et al. appeal the superior court’s order granting summary judgment to Nigel Keiffer in his declaratory judgment action. The trial court ruled that the Civil Service Commission’s failure to reach a decision within 90 days operates as a decision in favor of the employee. It also directed that Keiffer be reinstated with benefits and back pay. We agree with the superior court that the Commission’s failure to reach a decision operates in favor of the employee but *172conclude that res judicata bars the court from granting any relief in addition to the…