Supreme Court of Missouri / Aug 12, 2025
Catharine Sue Carter, as Personal Representative of the Estate of David Carter (Deceased), Appellant-Respondent, vs. Missouri Department of Corrections, Respondent-Appellant.
Catharine Sue Carter, as personal representative of David Carter's estate, and the Missouri Department of Corrections both appealed the circuit court's judgment following a jury verdict in Carter's favor on discrimination claims. Carter challenged the reduction of damages under a statutory cap, while the Department argued Carter failed to make a submissible case. The Supreme Court of Missouri dismissed the appeal, holding that the circuit court's judgment was not final because it failed to rule on Carter's requests for equitable relief and prejudgment interest.