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Melissa Howard v. City of Kansas City

Date: 04-05-2008

Case Number: 07AE-CV02320

Judge: Gerald D. McBeth

Court: Circuit Court, Platte County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney: Mark Jess, Law Offices of Mark A. Jess, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri

Defendant's Attorney: Saskia Charlese Martha Jacobse, Legal Department, City of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri

Description:

Melissa Howard sued the city of Kansas City on a racial discrimination theory claiming that the City failed to appoint her to a municipal court judgeship because she is white.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $2.1 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Melissa Howard v. City of Kansas City?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $2.1 million.

Which court heard Melissa Howard v. City of Kansas City?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Platte County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Gerald D. McBeth.

Who were the attorneys in Melissa Howard v. City of Kansas City?

Plaintiff's attorney: Mark Jess, Law Offices of Mark A. Jess, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri. Defendant's attorney: Saskia Charlese Martha Jacobse, Legal Department, City of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri.

When was Melissa Howard v. City of Kansas City decided?

This case was decided on April 5, 2008.