Timothy Walsh v. City of Kansas City, Missouri

Introduction

■ The City of Kansas City, Missouri (“the City”) appeals from the trial court’s judgment after a jury awarded compensatory and punitive damages to Timothy Walsh on his claim- of retaliation under the Missouri Human Rights Act (“MHRA”). Walsh’s claim alleged that Dan Crabtree, his former supervisor, committed several retaliatory acts against him as a result of his participation in an investigation of Crabtree’s purported discrimination against a coworker.

The City makes five points on appeal: (1) the trial court erred in granting Walsh’s motion for partial summary judgment and…