Mason v. North Carolina State Highway Commission

The sole question presented by this appeal is whether the Industrial Commission erred in affirming the order of the Hearing Commissioner dismissing plaintiffs’ claims as barred on the grounds of res judicata.

*647We are of the opinion that the decision of the Industrial Commission was correct and must be affirmed.

“In order for a judgment to constitute res judicata in a subsequent action there must be identity of parties, subject matter, issues and relief demanded, . . .” Shaw v. Eaves, 262 N.C. 656, 661, 138 S.E. 2d 520. The claims here involved arise from the identical facts upon which recovery…