Oklahoma Case Commentaries

Oklahoma Supreme Court Limits Municipal Immunity in Tortious Business Interference and Negligence Claims

Date: Jan 21, 2009

Oklahoma Supreme Court Limits Municipal Immunity in Tortious Business Interference and Negligence Claims Introduction In the landmark case of TUFFY'S, INC. v. CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, adjudicated by...

Negligent Supervision and Employer Liability in Ecclesiastical Context: Schovanec v. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

Date: Jul 3, 2008

Negligent Supervision and Employer Liability in Ecclesiastical Context: Schovanec v. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Introduction In the landmark case of Phillip Schovanec v. Archdiocese of Oklahoma...

Enhancing Whistleblower Protections: Oklahoma Supreme Court's Ruling in Darrow v. Integris Health

Date: Jan 16, 2008

Enhancing Whistleblower Protections: Oklahoma Supreme Court's Ruling in Darrow v. Integris Health Introduction In the landmark case of Chris Eugene Darrow v. Integris Health, Inc. (176 P.3d 1204),...

Mandatory Adherence to Burk Factors for Attorney Fee Awards: Insights from Spencer v. Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.

Date: Oct 10, 2007

Mandatory Adherence to Burk Factors for Attorney Fee Awards: Insights from Spencer v. Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Theresa Spencer v. Oklahoma Gas and Electric...

Oklahoma Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Class Action Certification in Multi-Jurisdictional Contract and Unjust Enrichment Claims

Date: Jul 4, 2007

Oklahoma Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Class Action Certification in Multi-Jurisdictional Contract and Unjust Enrichment Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Lori HARVELL v. GOODYEAR...

Impartiality in Judicial Proceedings: A New Precedent Established in Miller DOLLARHIDE v. TAL

Date: Jul 4, 2007

Impartiality in Judicial Proceedings: A New Precedent Established in Miller DOLLARHIDE v. TAL Introduction Miller Dollarhide, P.C. v. Moshe Tal, 163 P.3d 548 (OK Supreme Court, 2007), marks a...

Defining the Scope of Duty of Care in Negligence Actions: Lowery v. Echostar Satellite Corp.

Date: May 23, 2007

Defining the Scope of Duty of Care in Negligence Actions: Lowery v. Echostar Satellite Corp. Introduction Lowery v. Echostar Satellite Corp. is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma...

Reinforcing Evidentiary Hearings and Assessing Arbitration Clause Validity: A Comprehensive Analysis of Oklahoma Oncology Hematology P.C. v. US Oncology, Inc.

Date: Mar 16, 2007

Reinforcing Evidentiary Hearings and Assessing Arbitration Clause Validity: A Comprehensive Analysis of Oklahoma Oncology Hematology P.C. v. US Oncology, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of...

Limitation of Third-Party Beneficiary Status in Insurance Policies: May v. Mid-Century Insurance Company

Date: Dec 20, 2006

Limitation of Third-Party Beneficiary Status in Insurance Policies: May v. Mid-Century Insurance Company Introduction In the landmark case of June C. May, M.D. v. Mid-Century Insurance Company, the...

Oklahoma Supreme Court Reinforces Make-Whole Rule in ERISA Subrogation Claims

Date: Oct 4, 2006

Oklahoma Supreme Court Reinforces Make-Whole Rule in ERISA Subrogation Claims Introduction In the case of William S. Reeds, Co-Guardian of the Estate of Phillip M. Reeds, et al. v. National American...

Affirmation of First Degree Murder and Rape Conviction in WARNER v. STATE of Oklahoma

Date: Sep 27, 2006

Affirmation of First Degree Murder and Rape Conviction in WARNER v. STATE of Oklahoma Introduction WARNER v. STATE of Oklahoma, 144 P.3d 838 (2006), is a significant case adjudicated by the Court of...

Oklahoma Supreme Court Recognizes Nurse Expertise in Decubitus Ulcer Malpractice Cases

Date: Sep 12, 2006

Oklahoma Supreme Court Recognizes Nurse Expertise in Decubitus Ulcer Malpractice Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Stephen GAINES, Appellant, v. COMANCHE COUNTY MEDICAL HOSPITAL and...

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...

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