Pedro Carrillo Missouri Cases

Pedro Carrillo sued the Missouri Department of Corrections for disability discrimination and hostile work environment under the Missouri Human Rights Act. A jury found in favor of Carrillo on both claims, awarding a single sum for compensatory damages. The DOC appealed, challenging only the disability discrimination claim. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, reasoning that because the DOC did not challenge the hostile work environment claim, the single damage award remained supported regardless of any error in the disability discrimination claim. The court also remanded the case for the trial court to determine appellate attorney fees, expenses, and post-judgment interest for Carrillo.