Lapponese v. Carts of Colorado, Inc.

KURT S. ODENWALD, Judge.

Introduction

Carts of Colorado, Inc. (“Carts of Colorado”) appeals from the judgment of the trial court entered upon a jury verdict in favor of Ken Lapponese (“Lapponese”) on his claim for damages relating to unpaid sales commissions. Sections 407.911 et seq. of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act allows for the recovery of statutory damages and attorneys’ fees should sales commissions not be paid following the termination of the relationship between a sales representative and principal.1 Carts of Colorado challenges the inclusion of statutory damages and…