Manners v. McMahon (In re David X. Manners Co.)

James J. Tancredi, United States Bankruptcy Judge

I. INTRODUCTION

Before the Court is the objection ("Objection," ECF No. 281) filed by the movant, Timothy G. Manners ("Mr. Manners"),1 to Proof of Claim No. 5-1 ("Claim 5-1") filed by Joseph McMahon ("Mr. McMahon"), and Mr. McMahon's motion to strike the Objection ("Motion to Strike," ECF No. 385).2 In the Objection, Mr. Manners *220objects to Claim 5-1 on the basis that it is barred by res judicata, judicial estoppel, and Mr. McMahon's status as an independent contractor. In the Motion to Strike, Mr. McMahon argues that: (1) Mr. Manners and the…