Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Dec 24, 2024
The Wrecking Crew, Inc., Appellant, v. OHM Hotel Group, LLC, et al., Respondents.
The Wrecking Crew, Inc. appealed the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of OHM Hotel Group, LLC, et al., concerning a dispute over payment for demolition work. The central issue revolved around the authenticity of a waiver and release document, which The Wrecking Crew's president initially admitted signing but later, supported by a handwriting expert's affidavit, claimed was forged. The appellate court reversed the summary judgment, concluding that the contradictory evidence created a genuine dispute of material fact regarding the waiver's legitimacy, which could not be resolved at the summary judgment stage. The case was remanded for further proceedings.