U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2007

Murillo v. University of San Francisco

Murillo v. University of San Francisco
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · Decided February 27, 2007
223 F. App'x 578

Murillo v. University of San Francisco

Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM **

Even if Murillo’s evidence was sufficient to meet his prima facie burden under McDonnell Douglas, the University established that the reasons it denied Murillo’s tenure application — its well-documented concerns over his poor teaching evaluations and its reservations about the weight and quality of his academic work, and the resulting insufficient ratings under the CBA — were legitimate and non-discriminatory.

Nor did Murillo submit evidence establishing a genuine issue of fact as to pretext.

AFFIRMED.

This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.

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