Clothier v. Teachers' Retirement Board

James G. Clothier (Clothier) appeals from a judgment in favor of the Teachers’ Retirement Board (TRB) on claims alleging negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, negligent *144misrepresentation, and negligent infliction of e notional distress.3 A judge of the Superior Court concluded tha¡ Clothier’s action was barred by claim preclusion arising from i judgment in an earlier action wherein Clothier unsuccessfully challenged TRB’s reduction of his retirement benefits. We affirr . the judgment in favor of the defendants on grounds different rom those relied on by the Superior Court judge.4

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