Mo. Judge Denies Motion to Vacate Order Dismissing Claims

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - A Missouri judge has denied a plaintiff's motion to vacate an order dismissing his conspiracy and negligence claims, rejecting the argument that the order was entered without prior notice. Garner v. A.O. Smith Corp., et al. No. 052-9892 (Mo. 22nd Cir. Ct., St. Louis City).

Circuit Judge Robert H. Dierker of the 22nd Circuit Court of Missouri, St. Louis City, granted a defense motion to dismiss some or all of Eugene Garner Jr.'s claims on April 20, specifically dismissing his claims of conspiracy and negligence undertaking through a trade association. However, Judge Dierker did not address …