Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Nov 9, 2021
Kristine Hendrix, Appellant, vs. City of St. Louis, et al., Respondent.
Kristine Hendrix appealed the circuit court's denial of her motion to recuse and its grant of summary judgment to the City of St. Louis on her negligent training and supervision claim. Officer Ogunjobi cross-appealed the denial of his motion for directed verdict on Hendrix's excessive force/battery claim, and Officer Wilson cross-appealed the denial of his request for attorney's fees. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's judgment on all points, finding Hendrix waived her recusal argument, the City did not waive sovereign immunity, sufficient evidence supported the jury's excessive force verdict, and Officer Wilson failed to plead attorney's fees.