Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Protective Order
TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted in part and denied in part, as outlined below.
Background: Plaintiff Edward Behrens was removed from his position as principal of San Marcos High School by the Santa Barbara Unified School District, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year, and reassigned to a classroom teacher position. In response to his removal, he filed a petition for writ of mandate seeking reinstatement as principal and all lost benefits arising from his removal from that position, combined with a complaint for (1) violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging a violation of his liberty interest protected by the Due Process clause, and (2) unlawful retaliation in violation of Labor Code section 1102.5(c), for which he seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
This Court recently denied his petition for writ of mandate, finding, among other things, that Behrens had no property interest in his position as principal, and was
Hearing Date
May 29, 2019
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Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Protective Order
TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted in part and denied in part, as outlined below.
Background: Plaintiff Edward Behrens was removed from his position as principal of San Marcos High School by the Santa Barbara Unified School District, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year, and reassigned to a classroom teacher position. In response to his removal, he filed a petition for writ of mandate seeking reinstatement as principal and all lost benefits arising from his removal from that position, combined with a complaint for (1) violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging a violation of his liberty interest protected by the Due Process clause, and (2) unlawful retaliation in violation of Labor Code section 1102.5(c), for which he seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
This Court recently denied his petition for writ of mandate, finding, among other things, that Behrens had no property interest in his position as principal, and was