Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Sep 16, 2021
STEVEN CHADWICK, Respondent vs. ROBERT HUNTOON and GEORGE SWEARENGIN, Appellants
Robert Huntoon and George Swearengin appealed a trial court judgment in favor of Steven Chadwick, a former member of Liberty Home Solutions, LLC, who was expelled without cause. Chadwick had sued for compensation for his member's interest, and the trial court awarded him actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, holding that the operating agreement did not divest Chadwick of his distribution rights upon expulsion and that the company's valuation was supported by the evidence.