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Missouri has a strict-liability dog-bite statute (RSMo § 273.036) — the owner pays for unprovoked bites even on first offense.

Missouri enforces reasonable non-competes — and Healthcare Services v. Copeland frames the modern reasonableness analysis.

Missouri is a fault state with pure comparative — and a generous 5-year SOL gives plaintiffs more breathing room than most states.

The Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (RSMo § 407.025) lets consumers recover actual and punitive damages plus attorney fees for deceptive practices.

Missouri’s expansive Castle Doctrine and "Stand Your Ground" rules (RSMo § 563.031) plus structured sentencing make plea positioning critical.

Missouri recognizes strict products liability under Keener v. Dayton Electric — and pure comparative fault applies, so plaintiffs can recover even on contested designs.

The Missouri Human Rights Act (RSMo § 213) tracks federal Title VII categories — and a 2017 amendment imposed damages caps and a heightened causation standard.

Missouri is an equitable-distribution state — and the 5-factor RSMo § 452.330 list governs property division, with marital misconduct relevant.

Missouri has immigration courts in Kansas City — and the Eighth Circuit’s decisions shape much of asylum and removal practice.

The Missouri New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act (RSMo § 407.560) covers new vehicles within 12 months — and Magnuson-Moss federal backup is often necessary.

Missouri caps med-mal non-economic damages under RSMo § 538.210 — currently $400K non-catastrophic / $700K+ catastrophic, indexed annually.

A 5-year SOL under RSMo § 516.120 is one of the longest in the country — and pure comparative fault makes Missouri plaintiff-friendly on doctrine.

Missouri premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — pure comparative fault means even partially negligent plaintiffs can recover.

Missouri SSA hearing offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield process moderate volumes — Eighth Circuit jurisprudence shapes review.

Missouri workers’ comp runs through the Division of Workers’ Compensation under RSMo § 287 — and Section 287.220 covers Second Injury Fund claims.