Frutiger v. Hamilton Central School District

This appeal challenges Supreme Court’s determination that plaintiffs’ claims are barred by res judicata and collateral estoppel, based on the court’s determination that plaintiffs had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the claims previously and that the matter was disposed of on the merits. Plaintiffs commenced an action in United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (hereinafter the Federal action) on their behalf and that of their daughter, Amy, seeking, inter alia, reimbursement for tuition incurred by the placement of their child in a private school in…