Professional Liability Blog
September 8, 2021
Real Estate Agents Beware: Missouri Court Recognizes Seller’s Agent Liability under Consumer Protection Statute
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District recently affirmed a jury verdict finding a real estate agent liable for violation under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (“MMPA”) when she, acting as a seller’s agent, acted in reckless disregard as to whether statements in the sellers’ disclosure were true or false.