Chapman Nursing Home, Inc. v. McDonald

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Chapman Nursing Home ("CNH") appeals from a summary judgment entered in favor of Cathy Ann Boddie McDonald. The trial court found that CNH's claims of fraud and civil theft were barred by the affirmative defenses of res judicata and collateral estoppel. We affirm on the basis that CNH's claims are barred by the doctrine of res judicata.

Facts and Procedural History

In March 2003, CNH terminated the employment of Cathy Ann Boddie McDonald and James Chapman. McDonald…