Richard Sider v. Valley Line

Richard Sider appeals the district court’s decision granting Valley Line’s motion to dismiss on grounds of res judicata. Because we find all the requisites for application of Louisiana’s doctrine of res judicata present, we AFFIRM.

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Richard Sider was assigned by Robin Temporary Service to clean barges at a barge-washing facility on the Mississippi River near Vacherie, Louisiana. While cleaning a barge owned by Valley Line Company, Sider fell from a ladder and was injured.

In September 1983, Sider filed suit in Louisiana state court against Valley Line, A & M, Robin Temporary Service, Armant…