State ex rel. Monsanto Company, Relator v. the Honorable Michael Mullen

Summary

The Missouri Supreme Court held that venue for five Monsanto plaintiffs must be transferred to St. Louis County because RSMo 508.010.5(1) requires venue where the defendant corporation’s registered agent is located at the time of filing. The Court also held that Monsanto waived its venue objection for plaintiff Swanson by failing to file a timely motion under Rule 51.045(a), so Swanson’s claims remain in St. Louis City.