David Brummett Missouri Cases

David Brummett appealed a judgment enforcing a noncompete clause in his employment agreement with Jefferson City Medical Group, P.C. (JCMG), and awarding JCMG attorney's fees. Brummett contended the noncompete clause lacked a legitimate protectable interest, that JCMG materially breached the agreement, and that attorney's fees were improperly awarded. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's judgment, finding the noncompete clause enforceable and the attorney's fees properly awarded. The case was remanded for the circuit court to determine the amount of attorney's fees for the current appeal.

Dr. David Brummett appealed a circuit court judgment that enforced a covenant not to compete in his employment agreement with Jefferson City Medical Group, P.C. The judgment also ordered Dr. Brummett to pay the Medical Group's attorney's fees, but did not determine the specific amount of those fees. The appellate court dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction, holding that a judgment determining liability for attorney's fees without specifying the amount is not a final, appealable judgment under Missouri law. Consequently, the court also denied the parties' motions for attorney's fees on appeal without prejudice.