Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / May 25, 2021
Emily Riegel, Allan Pickert and Joann Pickert vs. David G. Jungerman, as Trustee or Co-Trustee of the Jungerman Family Irrevocable Trust
Plaintiffs Emily Riegel, Allan Pickert, and Joann Pickert initiated a wrongful death and fraudulent conveyance action against David Jungerman and others, alleging Jungerman killed attorney Thomas Pickert and conspired to hide assets. A partial settlement was reached, which Jungerman, as alleged trustee of the Jungerman Family Irrevocable Trust, objected to, claiming he had standing. The trial court overruled his objection, finding he lacked standing. The appellate court dismissed Jungerman's appeal, concluding he was not an aggrieved party and therefore lacked standing to challenge the settlement.