Brenelli Amedeo, SPA v. BAKARA FUR., INC.

Opinion

JOHNSON, J.

Appellant, Brenelli Amedeo, S.P.A., appeals from a judgment of dismissal after the trial court sustained respondents’ demurrer without leave to amend his complaint.

Appellant contends the doctrine of res judicata does not preclude the present action as it involves a different primary right. It also contends an action seeking to impose alter ego liability may be brought outside of a joint debtor proceeding. It further argues a fraudulent conveyance action may be brought after the closing of a chapter 7 bankruptcy case. We agree and reverse the judgment of dismissal.

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