Missouri Supreme Court Declines to Address Constitutionality of Missouri’s “No Pay, No Play” Statute

Case Background Susan Bridegan filed a lawsuit in Jackson County alleging injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident involving Gary L. Turntine. At the time of the accident, Bridegan was an uninsured motorist and subject to the limitations imposed by RSMO 303.390.1. This statute specifies that uninsured motorists are prohibited from collecting noneconomic damages (commonly […]

Missouri’s “No Pay, No Play” Law Provides Severe Consequences for Motorists Without Auto Liability Insurance

In 2013, Missouri enacted Section § 303.390 also known as the “No Pay, No Play” law. This law prohibits uninsured motorists from collecting damages for non-economic losses when involved in a motor vehicle accident. In other words, an uninsured driver can still recover damages for property losses, medical bills, and lost wages against the at-fault […]