Denturist Ass'n v. State, Department of Labor & Industry

¶1 Denturist Association of Montana, on behalf of Carl Brisendine, appeals from an order entered by the First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, granting summary judgment to the Defendants. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

¶2 We address the following issue:

Did the District Court err in concluding Brisendine’s claims were barred by res judicata?

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

¶3 The Denturist Association of Montana (Association), on behalf of denturist Carl Brisendine (Brisendine), filed suit against the Board of Dentistry (Board),…