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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.