But Jencap wasn’t done. After paying out, it turned around and sued Frazier in federal court, hoping to get some of its money back. Jencap argued that Frazier should contribute as a “joint tortfeasor” – essentially, a partner in blame. The federal district court, however, shut that down, saying Jencap couldn’t relitigate whether it was actually to blame, since the state court had already decided that question. The Eighth Circuit agreed, making the decision final.