Opinion
Civil No. - JFM-16-3416
12-05-2016
HERBERT CRAWFORD v. SHAPIRO & BROWN, ET AL.
MEMORANDUM
Plaintiff has brought this action against Shapiro & Brown, LLP and JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association. Defendants have filed motions to dismiss and to strike a purported lis pendens.
Plaintiff's claims are barred by the doctrine of res judicata. He has brought two prior actions seeking to litigate the same issues raised in this case. The doctrine of res judicata therefore applies. See R & D 2001, LLC v. Rice, 402 Md. 648, 663 (2008); Rowland v. Harrison, 320 Md. 223, 229 (1990).
A separate order dismissing this action is being entered herewith. Date: 12/5/16
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J. Frederick Motz
United States District Judge