Johnson v. Anderson

SHARPNACK, Judge.

Emma Johnson appeals an adverse judgment on her claim against Steve Anderson, d/b/a AOK Karate Studios (AOK), in the Marion Superior Court under the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, Ind.Code §§ 24-5-0.5-1 et seq. The trial court found that her claim was barred under the doctrine of res judicata and entered judgment for AOK. We reverse.

The sole issue presented for review is:

Whether a prior small claims court judgment in favor of AOK on its claim of breach of contract precluded Johnson from bringing an action for damages under the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act in the amount of the…