LaRose v. Letterman

GARRISON, Judge.

This appeal involves a default judgment entered against Appellant Dennis Letterman (Defendant). Respondent Mark LaRose (Plaintiff), a Springfield' Missouri police offi cer, filed suit against Defendant alleging that he was struck, assaulted, battered and kicked while attempting to arrest Defendant three days earlier. As a result, he alleged that he suffered “personal injuries, pain and suffering and cuts, bruises and scrapes” and “property damage to the police uniform” which he was wearing. The prayer of the petition requested $50,000 in compensatory damages and $150,000 in…