Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Mar 8, 2022
Julie Gomoletz vs. Rockhurst University
Julie Gomoletz appealed the circuit court's dismissal with prejudice of her petition alleging discrimination by Rockhurst University under the Missouri Human Rights Act. The circuit court found Gomoletz lacked a valid right-to-sue letter and that Rockhurst was religiously exempt. The appellate court reversed and remanded, holding that the circuit court improperly considered matters outside the pleadings without converting the motion to one for summary judgment, and erred by relying on MCHR's non-final administrative findings that were subject to ongoing judicial review.