Heinen v. Healthline Management, Inc.

DUANE BENTON, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs prevailed at trial, but the circuit court ordered a new trial due to intentional juror niisconduct. Plaintiffs appeal, asserting that the court’s order was untimely and erroneous. Defendant Dr. Rudolfo Guillen cross-appeals, arguing that in any event, the motion for new trial was meritorious. This Court granted transfer. Mo. Const, art. V, sec. 10. Reversed and remanded.

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Plaintiffs, the survivors of Marlene Heinen, obtained a wrongful death judgment of $375,-000 against Dr. Guillen and $125,000 against Lincoln County Memorial Hospital. On August 30,…