David J. Harris Missouri Cases

David J. Harris appealed the circuit court's judgment which dismissed his petition for review, finding he lacked standing to challenge the Missouri Ethics Commission's (MEC) dismissal of a complaint. Harris had alleged the MEC used an improper legal standard when evaluating his complaint regarding the use of public funds for a ballot measure. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's judgment, holding that Harris failed to demonstrate that the MEC's dismissal directly affected his private legal rights, duties, or privileges, which is a prerequisite for standing under Section 536.150.

David J. Harris appealed the circuit court's judgment, which found he lacked standing to challenge the Missouri Secretary of State's (SOS) closure of an investigation into a complaint Harris filed. Harris's complaint alleged a violation of Section 115.646 by University City officials. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's dismissal, holding that Harris, as a complainant, has no statutory right to appeal the SOS's decision and failed to demonstrate that the SOS's action directly affected his private rights.