In order for the doctrine of collateral estoppel to be applicable, an issue in the present proceeding must be identical to that decided in the prior proceeding and the party against whom preclusion is sought must have been accorded a full and fair opportunity to contest the issue in that prior proceeding (Allied Chem. v Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.,
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