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Recent Articles from Correy E. Stephenson, Special to Missouri Lawyers Media
COA reverses summary judgment on discrimination claims
The Western District revived employment discrimination claims against Jackson County, finding factual disputes barred summary judgment.
Dispute over property ownership remanded to circuit court
A Missouri appeals court revived a property ownership dispute involving an oral land transfer agreement, adverse possession and probate claims.
Federal court remands dispute over insurance funds to state court
A Missouri federal court remanded an insurance coverage dispute involving Liberty Mutual, construction defects and diversity jurisdiction to state court.
8th Circuit affirms SSA denial of disability benefits
The 8th Circuit upheld the SSA's denial of disability benefits, finding substantial medical evidence supported the ALJ's RFC determination.
Missouri appeals court revives father’s custody case
The Missouri Court of Appeals reversed a dismissal of a father's motion to modify joint physical custody and parenting time in a paternity case.
Judgment for seller in failed real estate deal affirmed on appeal
A Missouri appeals court affirmed a $730,663 judgment and attorney fees in a failed commercial real estate sale involving slander of title claims.
COA reverses dismissal of tow company’s breach of contract claim
Missouri's Western District ruled that a towing contract was a written promise to pay, allowing a breach of contract claim to proceed.
Forum non conveniens dismissal reversed by Court of Appeals
Missouri's Eastern District reversed a forum non conveniens dismissal, finding defendants failed to prove Missouri was an inconvenient forum.
8th Circuit vacates FCC’s digital discrimination rule
The 8th Circuit vacated the FCC’s digital discrimination rule, finding the agency exceeded its authority under the Infrastructure Act.
Jury to decide damages for insurer’s breach of contract against church
A Missouri federal court ruled Church Mutual breached its insurance contract with Dimension Church over improper policy cancellation.
Court denies immunity for St. Louis city officials in First Amendment dispute
A federal judge denied immunity for St. Louis officials accused of retaliating against an outreach worker for protected speech.
Lacking explanation for delay, default judgment can’t be set aside
The Southern District reinstates default judgment in a tax sale dispute, ruling the defendants failed to justify a 365-day filing delay.
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