Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Date unavailable
Mary McClendon vs. Missouri Commission on Human Rights
Mary McClendon sued the Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR) for damages under the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA), alleging aiding/abetting and retaliation. McClendon claimed the MCHR unlawfully delayed issuing a right-to-sue notice for her prior discrimination charge against her former employer. The trial court granted the MCHR's motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. The appellate court affirmed, holding that McClendon failed to allege facts showing the MCHR provided substantial encouragement for aiding/abetting or that its delay constituted an actionable adverse impact for retaliation, as her ability to pursue her original claims was ultimately preserved.