Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Jun 2, 2020
Daniel L. Taylor vs. The Curators of the University of Missouri
Daniel L. Taylor sued the Curators of the University of Missouri, alleging breach of contract and a violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act related to medical billing discounts. The trial court dismissed Count II (MMPA claim) and purported to certify it as a final judgment under Rule 74.01(b). The appellate court dismissed Taylor's appeal for lack of a final judgment, holding that the dismissal of Count II did not fully resolve a distinct "claim" or "judicial unit" because both counts arose from the same operative facts.