Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Sep 7, 2021
Shelley Gray vs. Missouri Department of Corrections
Shelley Gray sued the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) for retaliation and hostile work environment under the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA), securing a jury verdict in her favor. The DOC appealed, challenging a jury instruction and the application of a 1.50x multiplier to Gray's attorneys' fees. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding the DOC failed to preserve its arguments regarding the jury instruction and the attorneys' fees multiplier. The court remanded the case for a determination of appellate attorneys' fees.