Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Dec 24, 2024
Dr. Shereen Kader, Appellant, vs. Harris Stowe State University, and Board of Regents of Harris Stowe State College, Respondents.
Dr. Shereen Kader appealed a jury verdict in favor of Harris-Stowe State University on her claims of discrimination and retaliation under the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA). Dr. Kader raised two points on appeal, challenging the admission of an email as hearsay and the relevance of witness testimony regarding emotional response to the lawsuit. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, concluding that Dr. Kader failed to adequately develop her arguments on appeal, thus not demonstrating reversible error.