Shields v. FREIGHTLINER OF JOPLIN, INC.

JEFFREY W. BATES, Presiding Judge.

Wallace and Deborah Shields (the Shields) appeal from the denial of their motion for new trial following a jury verdict in favor of defendant Freightliner of Joplin, Inc. (Freightliner). The Shields argue that they are entitled to a new trial due to intentional nondisclosure by juror Russell Allgood (Allgood) during voir dire. We affirm.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

The Shields filed suit against Freightliner to recover damages for personal injuries they suffered when their recreational vehicle ran off the road. The petition alleged that the crash…