Lucas Subway MidMo, Inc. v. Mandatory Poster Agency, Inc.

Appellant Lucas Subway MidMo, Inc. (“Lucas Subway”) sued The Mandatory Poster Agency, Inc. d/b/a Corporate Records Service (“MPA”) for the unauthorized practice of law, money had and received, and violations of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, seeking class certification on all claims. The Cole County Circuit Court denied Lucas Subway’s request for class certification and ultimately granted summary judgment to MPA on all counts. Lucas Subway now appeals both rulings. We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background1

Lucas Subway owns and operates several Subway restaurants in…