Jessie Benton, et al v. UMB Bank Resolution

News03.22.2025

Czudej McDonough is pleased to acknowledge the resolution of the Jessie Benton, et al v. UMB Bank case in favor of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Our partner Susan McDonough served as an expert witness for SHB alongside Appraisers Association of America members Betty Krulik, AAA, Deborah Spanierman, AAA, Regan Upshaw, and Cynthia D. Herbert, AAA.

For this complex, high-stakes case, Susan prepared an appraisal review report providing an independent assessment of the opposing counsel's appraisal documentation. This review served as a critical quality assurance measure, which we consider essential when evaluating art appraisals for litigation purposes.