Lee v. Ken Burnham Chevrolet/Oldsmobile

I,STEWART, J.

Allen Lee (“Lee”) appeals the trial court’s grant of the defendant’s, Ken Burnham Chevrolet/Oldsmobile (“Burn-ham”), exception of res judicata concerning his claim of retaliatory discharge. For the reasons following, we reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

FACTS

Ken Burnham Chevrolet/Oldsmobile hired Allen Lee in September of 1996. Lee suffered an injury during the course and scope of his employment on February 10, 1999. After recuperating from his surgery, Lee returned to Burnham and performed light duty work. Lee settled his workers’ compensation claim…