Sukumar v. Sbragia CA4/1
We consider together two appeals filed by Ponani Sukumar and his corporation,
Southern California Stroke Rehabilitation Associates, Inc. (together plaintiffs).1 Both
appeals stem from summary judgments entered against them on their complaint against
defendants Dean Sbragia and Med-Fit Systems, Inc. (Med-Fit, together defendants) on
multiple causes of action related to defendants' failure to return a deposit for the purchase
of exercise equipment. As we shall explain, the claims against Sbragia are barred by the
doctrine of res judicata; accordingly, we affirm the judgment in his favor. We also grant
his motion for sanctions. The judgment in favor of Med-Fit is also affirmed. Med-Fit's
motion for sanctions is denied.
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