Ronald F. v. State Department of Developmental Services

Opinion

CHAVEZ, J.

—Appellant Ronald F appeals the denial of his petition for writ of administrative mandamus seeking to overturn the denial of his claim for services under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4500 et seq.) (Lanterman Act). The trial court denied the petition on the ground that appellant’s claim was barred by the doctrine of res judicata because his ineligibility for services had been previously adjudicated in two prior proceedings. Appellant contends res judicata does not apply because the court’s decision in Samantha C. v. State Dept.…