Ann Precythe, et al. Missouri Cases

Benjamin W. Wagner, an incarcerated individual, sued Missouri Department of Corrections officials and a nurse, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act for failing to accommodate his hearing loss. He sought declaratory and injunctive relief, specifically requesting audio-to-FM transmitters for televisions. The trial court dismissed his amended petition, and Wagner appealed. The appellate court dismissed the appeal for mootness, finding that Wagner's release from custody during the pendency of the appeal rendered his claims for equitable relief unnecessary and no exception to the mootness doctrine applied.