Roussel v. Roussel

By Judge James V. Lane

This case is before the Court on Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendant alleges in the Motion that the Plaintiffs claim is barred by the doctrine of res judicata and/or by the doctrine of equitable estoppel and other policy considerations.

Facts and Stipulations

On November 16,2000, the Plaintiff filed a Motion for Judgment against the Defendant, George Albert Roussel, IV, seeking compensatory and punitive damages for an alleged assault and battery upon her. The Defendant filed a Grounds of Defense as well as a Cross-Claim against the Plaintiff also requesting…