Plaintiff Michael Higgins filed a complaint for damages against Leo T. Maher in his capacity as Roman Catholic bishop (Bishop), Maher in his individual capacity, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego. The general demurrer of all defendants was sustained without leave to amend, the court concluding that the matters embraced by the complaint were ecclesiastical and not within the jurisdiction of civil authority...
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