Allstate Insurance Co. v. Dejarnett

Introduction

Douglas T. Dejarnett (Dejarnett) appeals from a trial court judgment granting a motion for summary judgment filed by Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate). Dejarnett also appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to transfer venue. We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

Dejarnett was injured when struck by a truck driven by Sara J. Wallace (Wallace) in St. Louis County. Wallace pled guilty to second-degree assault, a class C felony in violation of Section 565.060,1 for “recklessly causing] serious injury” to Dejar-nett by “running over” him in the truck and to…