Luv N' Care, Ltd. et al v. Jackel International, Ltd. et al, No. 2:14-cv-00855 (E.D. Tex. Aug. 10, 2015)

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Before the Court is Defendants’ Rule 12(c) Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 43). The motion seeks dismissal of Plaintiffs’ breach of contract and state-law unfair competition claims, but does not address the patent infringement claims present in this suit. The M otion relies upon the defense of res judicata arising out of previous litigation between the parties in Louisiana’s Fourth Judicial District Court. For the reasons set forth below, the Motion is GRANTED. BACKGROUND The parties to this case have a storied history.