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A jury found in Gilmore's favor, and the trial court reduced the damages award by comparative fault and then applied a statutory cap. The Children's Division appealed, challenging the application of the dangerous condition exception to sovereign immunity, the spoliation inference, the admission of a statement, and the method of applying the statutory cap. 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The juvenile court ordered the Children's Division to facilitate her re-entry and provide services. The Children's Division appealed, arguing procedural errors and that B.D. was ineligible under Missouri law. 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Hernandez contended there was insufficient evidence to support the circuit court's judgment, specifically challenging the victim's credibility and the lack of corroboration. 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