Oklahoma Case Commentaries

Oklahoma Supreme Court Expands Insurer's Duty of Good Faith, Affirming $2.2M Award

Date: Jun 23, 2005

Oklahoma Supreme Court Expands Insurer's Duty of Good Faith, Affirming $2.2M Award Introduction In the case of Mario BADILLO v. MID CENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY, decided on June 22, 2005, the Supreme...

Nondelegable Duty and Liability of Third-Party Administrators: Insights from Wathor v. Mutual Assurance Administrators, Inc.

Date: Mar 30, 2004

Nondelegable Duty and Liability of Third-Party Administrators: Insights from Wathor v. Mutual Assurance Administrators, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Wathor v. Mutual Assurance...

Limitation of Shareholders' Liability under the Oklahoma Nursing Home Care Act: Analysis of Lula Fanning v. SSCC Shareholders

Date: Feb 11, 2004

Limitation of Shareholders' Liability under the Oklahoma Nursing Home Care Act: Analysis of Lula Fanning v. SSCC Shareholders Introduction The case of Lula Fanning, as Guardian of Eva Jackson v....

Entitlement and Reasonableness of Attorney's Fees under Oklahoma § 940 for Negligent Property Damage

Date: Apr 2, 2003

Entitlement and Reasonableness of Attorney's Fees under Oklahoma § 940 for Negligent Property Damage Introduction In the case of Bill Finnell and Sandra Finnell v. Jebco Seismic and Jebco Seismic...

Oklahoma Supreme Court Establishes Daubert and Kumho Standards for Expert Testimony in Civil Cases

Date: Feb 12, 2003

Oklahoma Supreme Court Establishes Daubert and Kumho Standards for Expert Testimony in Civil Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Dwain Lee Christian, III, et al. v. Mid-South Abatement...

Single Operator Mandate in Joint Operating Agreements: Pitco Production Co. v. Chaparral Energy, Inc.

Date: Jan 22, 2003

Single Operator Mandate in Joint Operating Agreements: Pitco Production Company v. Chaparral Energy, Inc. Introduction In Pitco Production Company v. Chaparral Energy, Inc., the Supreme Court of...

Oklahoma Supreme Court Establishes Exemption from GTCA Notice Requirements for Claims Against Employees Acting Outside Employment Scope

Date: Jan 22, 2003

Oklahoma Supreme Court Establishes Exemption from GTCA Notice Requirements for Claims Against Employees Acting Outside Employment Scope Introduction In the landmark case of Dr. Robert J. Pellegrino...

Limiting Inherent Judicial Authority in Granting Attorney Fee Sanctions: Analysis of State ex rel. Tal v. City of Oklahoma City

Date: Dec 18, 2002

Limiting Inherent Judicial Authority in Granting Attorney Fee Sanctions: Analysis of State ex rel. Tal v. City of Oklahoma City Introduction In the landmark case of State ex rel. Tal v. City of...

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Supreme Court of Oklahoma Reinforces Strict Standards

Date: Jun 12, 2002

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Supreme Court of Oklahoma Reinforces Strict Standards Introduction The case of Computer Publications, Inc. v. Alysia Beth Welton (49 P.3d 732)...

Keating v. Edmondson: Restricting Gubernatorial Authority in Cabinet Organization

Date: Dec 5, 2001

Keating v. Edmondson: Restricting Gubernatorial Authority in Cabinet Organization Introduction In Keating v. Edmondson (37 P.3d 882), decided on December 4, 2001, the Supreme Court of Oklahoma...

Workers' Compensation Court's Jurisdiction Limited to Statutory Provisions at Time of Last Injury

Date: Sep 19, 2001

Workers' Compensation Court's Jurisdiction Limited to Statutory Provisions at Time of Last Injury Introduction The case of Larry Samman v. Multiple Injury Trust Fund adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Affirmation of Capital Sentencing Standards and Application of Aggravating Circumstances in Williams v. State of Oklahoma

Date: Apr 10, 2001

Affirmation of Capital Sentencing Standards and Application of Aggravating Circumstances in Williams v. State of Oklahoma Introduction The case of Sterling Bernard Williams v. State of Oklahoma (22...

Discovery Rule Applicable to Libel Claims: Oklahoma Supreme Court in DDG v. Information Builders

Date: Feb 28, 2001

Discovery Rule Applicable to Libel Claims: Oklahoma Supreme Court in DDG v. Information Builders Introduction The case of Digital Design Group, Inc. v. Information Builders, Inc., heard by the...

PATTERSON v. BEALL: Oklahoma Supreme Court Bars Summary Judgment in Small Claims Actions

Date: Nov 15, 2000

PATTERSON v. BEALL: Oklahoma Supreme Court Bars Summary Judgment in Small Claims Actions Introduction In the landmark case of Jerry Patterson, dba Patterson Pest and Weed Control v. Lonnie and...

Supreme Court of Oklahoma Upholds Good Faith Breach and Punitive Damages in Barnes v. Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company

Date: Jul 19, 2000

Supreme Court of Oklahoma Upholds Good Faith Breach and Punitive Damages in Barnes v. Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company Introduction In Julie Barnes v. Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual...

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