What is the test for res judicata to prevent the relitigation of a cause of action that previously was adjudicated in another proceeding?

Claim preclusion, or res judicata, bars relitigation of a cause of action that previously was adjudicated in another proceeding between the same parties or parties in privity with them. Citizens for Open Government v. City of Lodi, 205 Cal.App.4th 296, 324, 140 Cal.Rptr.3d 459 (2012) (citation omitted). To apply, there must be (1) a final judgment on the merits of an action, (2) the second suit must be between the same parties or parties in privity with them, and (3) the second suit