Partridge v. United States

In this case, which is before us on cross-motions for summary judgment, the plaintiff challenges the termination of his employment at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as a result of a 1970 reduction in force ( rif). We grant the government’s motion and dismiss the complaint on the ground that, since all the issues plaintiff seeks to litigate before us have been fully litigated and decided against the plaintiff in an action the plaintiff brought against the United States in the district court, the decision in that case is res judicata of the present case.

1. Following the…