Sherman v. Missouri Professionals Mutual-Physicians Professional Indemnity Ass'n

Tracy Sherman appeals from the trial court’s grant of Missouri Professionals Mutual-Physicians Professional Indemnity Association’s (Insurer’s) motion for judgment on the pleadings in her garnishment action under § 379.200.1 Because the abatement doctrine required the trial court to either stay or dismiss the matter without prejudice, we reverse the entry of judgment on the pleadings' and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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Sherman obtained a tort judgment against Dr. Michael Kaplan for $500,000, pursuant to a settlement agreement under § 537.065. After that…