Missouri Court of Appeals, 2013

Stewart v. Stephanie Entertainment, Inc.

Stewart v. Stephanie Entertainment, Inc.
Missouri Court of Appeals · Decided May 14, 2013 · Ahuja, Howard, Martin
398 S.W.3d 907; 2013 WL 1966246; 2013 Mo. App. LEXIS 583 (South Western Reporter, Third Series)

Stewart v. Stephanie Entertainment, Inc.

Opinion of the Court

ORDER

PER CURIAM:

Appellant Ashley Stewart asserted tort claims against Respondent Stephanie Entertainment, Inc. and professional athlete Larry Johnson stemming from an assault committed by Johnson in a nightclub operated by Stephanie Entertainment. Stewart settled with Johnson before trial, and dismissed him from the litigation. A jury awarded Stewart compensatory damages of $70,000 against Stephanie Entertainment. After the verdict was entered, Stephanie Entertainment filed a Motion for Set Off and Credit, seeking a reduction of the verdict for the amount of Johnson’s settlement payment under § 537.060, RSMo. The circuit court granted Stephanie Entertainment’s motion, which had the effect of completely extinguishing Stephanie Entertainment’s liability on the verdict. *908Stewart appeals. We affirm. Rule 84.16(b)..

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