Saleh W. Igal, Petitioner v. Brightstar Information Technology Group, Inc. and Brba, Inc., Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals, holding that the Texas Workforce Commission’s final administrative decision bars a claimant from later filing a common‑law wage claim on the same transaction under the doctrine of res judicata. The Court reasoned that the Commission had jurisdiction, issued a final judgment on the merits, and therefore the later suit is precluded. Justice Brister dissented, arguing that the Commission’s dismissal was procedural and should not preclude a subsequent suit.