Johnson v. McCullough

J. Edward McCullough and Mid-America Gastro-Intestinal Consultants (collectively “Defendants”) appeal from the trial court’s judgment granting Phil Johnson’s motion for a new trial alleging intentional nondisclosure by a juror. After disposition by the court of appeals, 1 this Court granted transfer. Mo. Const, art. V, sec. 10.

This Court affirms the trial court’s judgment. Counsel’s question during voir dire regarding jurors’ prior involvement in litigation was clear and unambiguous, triggering the jurors’ duty to respond. Moreover, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in finding…