C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. v. George Lobrano, Jr.

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• stating that with particular respect to res judicata, a court may consider not only the facts alleged in the complaint, but also public records and materials embraced by the complaint
• holding res judicata is an affirmative defense which can serve as a basis for dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6) when it is apparent from the “face of the complaint” which includes “public records embraced by the complaint”
• holding res judicata is an affirmative defense which can serve as a basis for dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6) when it is apparent from the “face of the complaint” which includes “public records embraced by the complaint”
• applying Louisiana law to determine the preclusive effect of the judgment of a Louisiana federal district court sitting in diversity
• applying this standard in the context of a motion to dismiss on res judicata grounds
• affirming a dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6) on the merits of a res judicata defense

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