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WDOrder05-06-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76864: Overview/Summary
Mark Kershaw, et al vs. City of Kansas City, Missouri
Author:  Karen King Mitchell, Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Ellis, P.J. and Gabbert, JJ., concur
 
WD76724: Overview/Summary
Manuel H. Lopez, on Behalf of Himself and All Others Similarly Situated vs. H&R Block, Inc., et al
Author:  Victor C. Howard, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Ahuja, JJ. and Witt, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder04-29-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76783: Overview/Summary
Mary Kingsley vs. Richard McDonald
Author:  Alok Ahuja, Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Howard, P.J. and Witt, JJ., concur
 
WD76778: Overview/Summary
Richard Brown, Et Al vs. Susan Brown-Thill
Author:  Alok Ahuja, Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Howard, P.J. and Gabbert, JJ., concur
 
WD76619: Overview/Summary
Star Development Corporation vs. Urgent Care Associates, Inc., et al
Author:  Lisa White Hardwick, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed & remanded. Welsh, C.J. Presiding and McBeth, Sp. J., concur
 
WD76581: Overview/Summary
In the Estate of Kevin N. Merritt, Deceased, By and Through Its Duly Appointed Personal Representative, Monique Merritt vs. Rebecca L. Wachter Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Howard, JJ. and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD76534: Overview/Summary
Janet Hurst vs. Kansas City Missouri School District
Author:  Joseph M. Ellis, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed & remanded. Mitchell, JJ. and Gabbert, JJ., concur
 
WD76508: Overview/Summary
Stacey L. Deane vs. Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Company
Author:  Joseph M. Ellis, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Mitchell, JJ. and Gabbert, JJ., concur
 
WD76380: Overview/Summary
Jimmie Lee Taylor vs. The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company, Et Al
Author:  Gary D. Witt, Judge  Vote:  Reversed. Reversed. Martin, P.J., concurs, Fischer, Sp. J., concurs in part and dissents in part in a separate opinion
 
WD76086: Overview/Summary
Ray Charles Bate and Deborah Sue Bate vs. Greenwich Insurance Company
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed & remanded. Newton, P.J. and Pfeiffer, JJ., concur
 
WD75986: Overview/Summary
Jerry Allan Ridge, Jr. vs. Director of Revenue
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Howard, JJ. and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD75585 Consolidated with WD75619: Overview/Summary
Stephen A. Oliver, Et Al vs. Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC, Et Al
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Howard, JJ. and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder04-22-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76933: Overview/Summary
Priscella Gilley vs. Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund
Author:  Mark D. Pfeiffer, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Newton, p.J. and Martin, JJ., concur
 
WD76647: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Stephen D. Wright
Author:  Karen King Mitchell, Judge  Vote:  Dismissed & remanded. Martin, P.J. and Pfeiffer, JJ., concur
 
WD76646: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Travis Lovett
Author:  Joseph M. Ellis, Judge  Vote:  Dismissed & remanded. Welsh, C.J. and Rhodes, Sp. J., concur
 
WD76470: Overview/Summary
Rocking H Trucking, LLC, and John Payne Harrison, IV vs. H.B.I.C., LLC, Michelle Alderson, and David Fenton, D.V.M.
Author:  Mark D. Pfeiffer, Judge  Vote:  Dismissed. Newton, P.J. and Martin, JJ., concur
 
WD76419: Overview/Summary
Christopher Estes vs. Cole County of Missouri, et al
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Newton, P.J. and Pfeiffer, JJ., concur
 
WD76356: Overview/Summary
Ericka J. Sauvain, Amy Leigh Sauvain, by Next Friend Ericka J. Sauvain, and Bonnie S. Hughes vs. Acceptance Indemnity Insurance Company
Author:  Mark D. Pfeiffer, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Martin, P.J. and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WD76304: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Henry L. Sutton, III
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Newton, P.J. and Pfeiffer, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder04-15-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76589: Overview/Summary
Brian Hauge and Susan Hanley vs. Trustees of Highlands of Chesterfield
Author:  James E. Welsh, Chief Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Ellis, JJ. and Russell, Sp. J., concur
 
WD76552: Overview/Summary
In the Matter of the Estate of M. Stanley Ginn, Deceased, Nancy Almond, Personal Representative (Administrator De Bonis Non) and Individually vs. Carrie Almond, et al
Author:  James E. Welsh, Chief Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Ellis, JJ. and Russell, Sp. J., concur
 
WD76414: Overview/Summary
Kwang H. Kim vs. Won Il Kim
Author:  James E. Welsh, Chief Judge  Vote:  Dismissed. Ellis, JJ. and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD76228: Overview/Summary
David A. Kline vs. State of Missouri
Author:  Alok Ahuja, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Witt, P.J. and Hardwick, JJ., concur
 
WD76102: Overview/Summary
Central Bank of Kansas City vs. donald Perry, et ux
Author:  Alok Ahuja, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Newton, JJ. and Gabbert, JJ., concur
 
WD75982: Overview/Summary
Cindy Walden vs. Kenneth Smith and American Family Mutual Insurance Company
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Pfeiffer, JJ., and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WD75944: Overview/Summary
Deborah Barkley vs. McKeever Enterprises, Inc. D/B/A Price Chopper
Author:  Thomas H. Newton, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Ahuja, P.J., concurs Gabbert, JJ., dissents in a separate opinion
 
WDOrder04-08-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD77031: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri ex rel Ideker, Inc. vs. The Honorable Jack Grate
Author:  Alok Ahuja, Judge  Vote:  Writ made absolute. Hardwick, P.J. and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WD76587: Overview/Summary
Larry Nance (Deceased) vs. Maxon Electric, Inc., and National Surety Corp., c/o Fireman's Fund Insurance CO
Author:  Mark D. Pfeiffer, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Martin, P.J. and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WD76513: Overview/Summary
Vincent Burton vs. SS Auto Inc.
Author:  Mark D. Pfeiffer, Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded with directions. Martin, P.J. and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WD76265: Overview/Summary
Kevin Rowan vs. Coves North Homes Association
Author:  Victor C. Howard, Judge  Vote:  Reversed. Gabbert, P.J. and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD75983: Overview/Summary
Mindy L. Schler and Cindy L. Schler vs. Coves North Homes Association
Author:  Victor C. Howard, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Reversed. Gabbert, P.J. and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD75596: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Deandre J. Key
Author:  Karen King Mitchell, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Martin, P.J. and Pfeiffer, JJ., concur
 
WD75051 with WD75081: Overview/Summary
Developer Services Corporation vs. Triple J. Construction, Inc., et al; Brazin Excavating, Inc.
Author:  Alok Ahuja, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Welsh, C.J., Presiding and Messina, Sp. J., concur
 
WDOrder04-01-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76395: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Kathryn Avent
Author:  Joseph M. Ellis, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Howard, JJ., concurs Pfeiffer, JJ., dissents in a separate opinion
 
WD76321: Overview/Summary
Greg White vs. Cole county, Missouri, et al
Author:  Gary D. Witt, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Hardwick, JJ., and Ahuja, JJ., concur
 
WD76191 and WD76192: Overview/Summary
The Village at Deer Creek Homeowners Association, Inc. vs. Mid-Continent Casualty Company
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed in part, vacated & modified in part. Pfeiffer, JJ., and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WD76147: Overview/Summary
Greg Hall vs. Lowell Fox and Gina Fox, et al
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Howard, JJ., Fischer, SpJ., concur
 
WD75850: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Daniel A. Ivey
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Pfeiffer, JJ., and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder03-25-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76689: Overview/Summary
Troy Marlin Hill vs. Director of Revenue
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Pfeiffer, JJ. and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WD76353: Overview/Summary
AG Processing, Inc. vs. KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company; Missouri Public Service Commission; Triumph Foods, LLC
Author:  Lisa White Hardwick, Judge  Vote:  Dismissed. Witt, P.J. and Ahuja, JJ., concur
 
WD76046 and WD76387 and WD76388: Overview/Summary
MacKenzie Sheridan vs. Division of Employment Security
Author:  Gary D. Witt, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Hardwick, JJ. and Ahuja, JJ., concur
 
WD75765: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Chane Nutt
Author:  Thomas H. Newton, Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Gabbert, P.J. and Howard, JJ., concur
 
WD75688: Overview/Summary
Taqwa Thompson vs. State of Missouri
Author:  Victor C. Howard, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Gabbert, P.J. and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder03-18-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD75618: Overview/Summary
Craig Herrington vs. Medevac Medical Response, Inc.
Author:  Thomas H. Newton, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Gabbert, P.J. and Howard, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder03-11-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD77056: Overview/Summary
Rex A. Sinquefield and Travis Brown vs. Todd J. Jones and Missouri Roundtable for Life
Author:  Victor C. Howard, Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Welsh, C.J. and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD76464: Overview/Summary
The Salvation Army, Kansas and Western Missouri Division vs. Bank of America, et al
Author:  Mark D. Pfeiffer, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Martin, P.J. and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WD76155: Overview/Summary
John Doe B.P. vs. Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
Author:  Joseph M. Ellis, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Welsh, P.J., and Harman, Sp. J., concur
 
WD76128: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Nelson E. Hopkins
Author:  Karen King Mitchell, Judge  Vote:  Dismissed. Martin, P.J. and Pfeiffer, JJ., concur
 
WD75934: Overview/Summary
Tricia Barron vs. Division of Employment Security
Author:  Alok Ahuja, Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Witt, P.J. and Hardwick, JJ., concur
 
WD75863: Overview/Summary
Tylicee S. Greene vs. Alliance Automotive, Inc. D/B/A JD Byrider and AutoBanc-2 Corporation D/B/A CNAC
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Howard, P.J. and Ellis, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder03-04-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76551: Overview/Summary
In the Interest of: T.J.P., Jr. Juvenile Officer vs. T.L. (Mother)
Author:  Karen King Mitchell, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Martin, P.J. and Pfeiffer, JJ., concur
 
WD76396: Overview/Summary
Charles Rademan vs. Al Scheppers Motor Company and Division of Employment Security
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Dismissed. Howard, JJ., and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD76381: Overview/Summary
C.I.A. vs. T.E.
Author:  Victor c. Howard, Judge  Vote:  Dismissed as moot. Gabbert, P.J., and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD76303: Overview/Summary
Juvenile Officer W.J., S.C. and C.M. vs. A.S.M. (Mother)
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Pfeiffer, JJ., and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WD75698: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Joseph B. Sprofera
Author:  Joseph M. Ellis,Judge  Vote:  Affirmed in part, reversed & remanded in part. Welsh, C.J., and Witt, JJ., concur
 
WD75669: Overview/Summary
Kenneth G. Middleton vs. State of Missouri
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Ahuja, P.J., and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder02-25-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76584: Overview/Summary
Jenn Baier vs. Darden Restaurants, et al
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Witt, JJ., and Fischer, Sp. J., concur
 
WD75582: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Maura Celis-Garcia
Author:  Gary Witt, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Hardwick, JJ., and Ahuja, JJ., concur
 
WD74429: Overview/Summary
City of Harrisonville vs. McCall Service Stations d/b/a Big Tank Oil, et al; The Missouri Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Func
Author:  Alok Ahuja, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed as modified. Pfeiffer, JJ., and Gabbert, JJ., concur
 
WD74285: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Trent L. Williams
Author:  Mark D. Pfeiffer, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed in part, reversed in part & remanded. Martin, P.J., and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder02-18-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76644: Overview/Summary
Jay Wolfe Used Cars of Blue Springs, LLC D/B/A Jay Wolfe Auto Outlet vs. Tyrell C. Jackson and Liane K. Jackson, on Their Own Behalf and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Witt, JJ., and Fischer, Sp. J., concur
 
WD75335: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Antonio West
Author:  Gary D. Witt, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Martin, P.J., and Fischer, Sp. J.,, concur
 
WDOrder02-04-2013:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76383: Overview/Summary
Tracy Gunn vs. Division of Employment Security
Author:  Thomas H. Newton, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Ahuja, P.J., and Gabbert, JJ., concur
 
WD76338: Overview/Summary
Dawn Stewart vs. Division of Employment Security
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Ahuja, P.J., and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD76197: Overview/Summary
Shana Medley vs. Division of Employment Security
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Dismissed. Howard, JJ., and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD75874: Overview/Summary
Michael W. Schlax vs. State of Missouri
Author:  Lisa White Hardwick, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Witt, P.J., and Ahuja, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder01-28-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76415: Overview/Summary
Darnay Session vs. Director of Revenue
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Ahuja, P.J. and Newton, JJ., concur
 
WD76174: Overview/Summary
Blythe M. Groff vs. Robert M. Groff
Author:  Thomas H. Newton, Judge  Vote:  Dismissed as moot. Ahuja, P.J. and Gabbert, JJ., concur
 
WD76164 and WD76165: Overview/Summary
In the Matter of Kansas City Power & Light Company's Request for Authority to Implement a General Rate Increase for Electric Service vs. Midwest Energy Consumers Group; Office of Public Counsel; Missouri Public Service Commission; Dogwood Energy, Inc.; Union Electric D/B/A Ameren Missouri
Author:  Anthony Rex Gabbert, Judge  Vote:  Dismissed. Newton, P.J. and Gabbert, JJ., concur
 
WD76105: Overview/Summary
Joseph Sanders vs. Division of Employment Security
Author:  Cynthia L. Martin, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Pfeiffer, JJ. and Mitchell, JJ., concur
 
WDOrder01-21-2013:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD75532: Overview/Summary
Shawn Stevens vs. Markirk Construction, Inc. Kirk Jones and Damar Development, Inc.
Author:  Lisa White Hardwick, Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Mitchell, P.J., and Witt, JJ., concur
 
WD75283: Overview/Summary
Terrance Robinson vs. State of Missouri
Author:  Joseph M. Ellis,Judge  Vote:  Vacated in part & remanded. Pfeiffer, P.J., and Howard, JJ., concur
 
WD74940: Overview/Summary
Adam Dutton vs. American Family Mutual Insurance Company
Author:  Gary D. Witt, Judge  Vote:  Reversed. Ellis, JJ., Howard, JJ., Newton JJ., Pfeiffer., JJ Gabbert. JJ.,Concur, Dissenting Opinion by Judge Ahuja., Joined by Welsh, CJ., Hardwick, JJ., Mitchell, JJ., Dissenting Opinion by Judge Martin, Joined by Welsh, CJ., Hardwick, JJ., Ahuja, JJ., Mitchell, JJ
 
WDOrder01-14-2014:  Orders Pursuant to Rules 30.25(b) and/or 84.16(b)   
 
WD76602 amd WD76603: Overview/Summary
Gary Scott vs. Treasurer of The State of Missouri-Custodian of The Second Injury Fund
Author:  Mark D. Pfeiffer, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Ellis, JJ. and Howard, JJ., concur
 
WD76509: Overview/Summary
In The Matter of The Application of Laclede Gas Company D/B/A Missouri Gas Energy, For Approval to Change its Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge; Public Service Commission of The State of Missouri vs. The Office of Public Counsel
Author:  James Edward Welsh, Chief Judge Presiding  Vote:  Affirmed. Martin, JJ. and Robb, Sp. J., concur
 
WD76280: Overview/Summary
In The Matter of Foreclosure of Liens for Delinquent Land Taaxes By Action in Rem: Collector of Revenue, by and Through The Director of Collections for Jackson County, Missouri vs. Terry Holton, Christina McIntosh
Author:  Karen King Mitchell, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Reversed with directions. Hardwick, JJ. and Witt, JJ., concur
 
WD76276 and WD76347: Overview/Summary
Federal National Mortgage Association and Nationstar Mortgage, LLC vs. Jeffrey A. Conover, et al
Author:  Mark D. Pfeiffer, Presiding Judge  Vote:  Reversed & remanded. Ellis, JJ. and Howard, JJ., concur
 
WD76068 & WD76110: Overview/Summary
City of North Kansas City, Missouri vs. K.C. Beaton Holding Company, LLC, et al; Platte Valley Bank of Missouri and Keith Hicklin
Author:  James E. Welsh, Chief Judge  Vote:  Affirmed. Cross Appeal dismissed. Martin, JJ. and robb, Sp. J., concur
 
WD75878: Overview/Summary
State of Missouri vs. Hector C. Castro
Author:  Gary D. Witt, Judge  Vote:  Dismissed as moot. Mitchell, P.J. and Hardwick, JJ., concur