If a dog injures someone, or another animal, the Missouri legal system takes it seriously. While the injured person may file a lawsuit, that is only part of the story. Usually, the local government will investigate the incident and consider designating the dog a...
In the heart of Missouri’s farmland, a land dispute boiled over, resulting in the death of a local farmer and a shocking murder charge against a neighboring land owner who was also a former police officer. The Dispute The Bacon Farm and the Head Farm were...
The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Barnes v. Felix marks a shift in the landscape of civil rights litigation and police accountability. The case directly challenged the “moment of threat” doctrine—a legal theory regarding what courts should consider when...
Most people are aware that it is possible to hold police accountable for misconduct through a lawsuit. Most people have heard of qualified immunity but aren’t sure exactly how it works. People can be shocked, however, to learn the extent to which the law...
When individual police officers violate someone’s rights, many victims wonder: “Can I sue the officer directly?” The answer is more complex—and more important—than you might think. If you’re thinking about filing a 1983 lawsuit (a lawsuit based on...
