Hesse v. Missouri Department of Corrections

The Department of Corrections (“DOC”) appeals from a jury verdict in favor of Debra Hesse (“Hesse”) on. a gender harassment claim and a retaliation claim. Both claims were made pursuant to the Missouri Human Rights Act, Sections 213.010-213.037.1> Appellant raises four points on appeal. Point I alleges the trial court erred in combining the harassment and .retaliation claims into one verdict form; Point II alleges the trial court erred in admitting improper “me too” evidence; Point IJI alleges error in the award of unreasonable attorney fees to Respondent’s counsel; Point IV alleges error in…