State v. Carroll

John and Adrienne Carroll appeal the Washington Superior Court’s dismissal of their third-party complaint against Melru Corporation. The court determined that the Carrolls’ third-party complaint against Melru for contribution and indemnification pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6615(i) for clean-up costs incurred by the State related to hazardous materials located on the Carrolls’ property was precluded by a judgment in a previous action between the parties. The Carrolls argue that res judicata should not apply in this case to bar their present claim against Melru. We agree and, therefore, reverse.

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