Pikey v. Bryant

GARY W. LYNCH, Judge.

Charles S. Pikey, John S. Pikey, Brent D. Pikey, Charles S. Pikey II, Douglas Riddick, and Margie Riddick (“Plaintiffs”) appeal the dismissal with prejudice of their petition against Dr. William C. Bryant (“Defendant”) seeking damages for intentional spoliation of evidence. Plaintiffs concede that this tort has not been previously recognized as a cause of action in Missouri, but urge us to do so. Finding that Plaintiffs’ petition fails to state a cause of action for such a tort, even if recognized, we do not reach the recognition issue as urged. The judgment of the trial…