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Cindy Sehorn v. Richard L. Mitchell
Date: 06-06-2026
Case Number: 22CA-CC00049
Judge: Derek Spencer
Court: Circuit Court, Cass County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Cyril Wrabec
Defendant's Attorney: James Morrow
Description:
Harrisonville, Missouri, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a wrongful death claim.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Cindy Sehorn sued Levi Mitchell and Richard Mitchell1 in the Circuit Court of
Cass County claiming that they wrongfully caused the death of her daughter, Sara
Beth Maloney. The petition alleged that Levi wrongfully caused Maloney’s death
under a battery theory, and that Richard wrongfully caused Maloney’s death under a negligent entrustment of firearms and ammunition theory. The trial court granted summary judgment in names for purposes of clarity.
Richard’s favor on the negligent entrustment claim. After a bench trial, the trial court entered an amended judgment against Levi finding him liable for Maloney’s wrongful death and awarding damages, court costs, and interest. Sehorn appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in Richard’s favor.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Cindy Sehorn sued Levi Mitchell and Richard Mitchell1 in the Circuit Court of
Cass County claiming that they wrongfully caused the death of her daughter, Sara
Beth Maloney. The petition alleged that Levi wrongfully caused Maloney’s death
under a battery theory, and that Richard wrongfully caused Maloney’s death under a negligent entrustment of firearms and ammunition theory. The trial court granted summary judgment in names for purposes of clarity.
Richard’s favor on the negligent entrustment claim. After a bench trial, the trial court entered an amended judgment against Levi finding him liable for Maloney’s wrongful death and awarding damages, court costs, and interest. Sehorn appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in Richard’s favor.
Outcome:
Affirmed.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Cindy Sehorn v. Richard L. Mitchell?
The outcome was: Affirmed.
Which court heard Cindy Sehorn v. Richard L. Mitchell?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Cass County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Derek Spencer.
Who were the attorneys in Cindy Sehorn v. Richard L. Mitchell?
Plaintiff's attorney: Cyril Wrabec. Defendant's attorney: James Morrow.
When was Cindy Sehorn v. Richard L. Mitchell decided?
This case was decided on June 6, 2026.