Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Mar 23, 2021
Shayna Veazie-Gallant, Respondent, v. Deryl Brown, Jr., Defendant, and Amani Investments LLC, Appellant.
Amani Investments, LLC appealed a judgment awarding Shayna Veazie-Gallant damages for negligent misrepresentation and Missouri Merchandising Practices Act violations related to the sale of a duplex with undisclosed water damage and appliance issues. Amani also challenged the denial of its tortious interference counterclaim. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment on all points, finding no error in the negligent misrepresentation finding, the damages calculation, or the denial of the tortious interference claim. The case was remanded for the trial court to determine reasonable appellate attorneys' fees.