Oklahoma Case Commentaries

Legislative Authority in State-Tribal Compacts: Analysis of Oklahoma Supreme Court Decision in Stitt v. Treat & McCall

Date: Apr 3, 2024

Legislative Authority in State-Tribal Compacts: Analysis of Oklahoma Supreme Court Decision in Stitt v. Treat & McCall Introduction The Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision in The Honorable J. Kevin...

GARA's Statute of Repose Applies to Negligent Service Manual Revisions

Date: Mar 13, 2024

GARA's Statute of Repose Applies to Negligent Service Manual Revisions Introduction The case of Schiewe and Pfaff v. Cessna Aircraft Company (2024 OK 19) serves as a pivotal moment in aviation...

Supreme Court of Oklahoma Establishes Liability Framework for Medical Districts Under the Governmental Tort Claims Act

Date: Feb 14, 2024

Supreme Court of Oklahoma Establishes Liability Framework for Medical Districts Under the Governmental Tort Claims Act Introduction In the landmark case of Jackson County Emergency Medical Service...

Clarifying "Subsequent Employer" in Oklahoma Workers' Compensation: Stricklen v. MITF

Date: Jan 31, 2024

Clarifying "Subsequent Employer" in Oklahoma Workers' Compensation: Stricklen v. MITF Introduction In the landmark case of Gary Stricklen v. Multiple Injury Trust Fund (MITF) and the Workers'...

Non-Retroactive Application of McGirt v. Oklahoma in Post-Conviction Relief

Date: Aug 13, 2021

Non-Retroactive Application of McGirt v. Oklahoma in Post-Conviction Relief Introduction The case State ex rel. Mark Matloff, District Attorney, Petitioner v. The Honorable Jana Wallace, Associate...

Morgan v. State Farm: Establishing Accrual Rules for Bad Faith Tort and Breach of Contract Actions in Oklahoma

Date: May 26, 2021

Morgan v. State Farm: Establishing Accrual Rules for Bad Faith Tort and Breach of Contract Actions in Oklahoma Introduction Morgan v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (2021 OK 27) is a...

Oklahoma Supreme Court Establishes Mandatory Audit Procedures for State Aid Apportionment in School Districts

Date: Jun 24, 2020

Oklahoma Supreme Court Establishes Mandatory Audit Procedures for State Aid Apportionment in School Districts Introduction The case, Independent School District #52, #57, #71, and #89 of Oklahoma...

Oklahoma Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Section 3629(B) in Hamilton v. Northfield Insurance Company

Date: May 6, 2020

Oklahoma Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Section 3629(B) in Hamilton v. Northfield Insurance Company Case Information Case Name: Billy Hamilton, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. Northfield Insurance...

Exclusivity of Workers' Compensation and Sovereign Immunity Bar Wrongful Death Claims: Farley v. City of Claremore

Date: May 6, 2020

Exclusivity of Workers' Compensation and Sovereign Immunity Bar Wrongful Death Claims: Farley v. City of Claremore Introduction In the landmark case of Shelli Farley, individually and as surviving...

Private Cause of Action for Excessive Force under Oklahoma Constitution Art. 2, § 30 and Respondeat Superior Applied to Municipal Liability

Date: Jun 29, 2013

Private Cause of Action for Excessive Force under Oklahoma Constitution Art. 2, § 30 and Respondeat Superior Applied to Municipal Liability Introduction The case of Daniel Bosh v. Cherokee County...

Retroactive Application of Oklahoma's SORA Violates Ex Post Facto Clause

Date: Jun 26, 2013

Retroactive Application of Oklahoma's SORA Violates Ex Post Facto Clause Introduction In the landmark case Charles Sheffer et al. v. Carolina Forge Company, L.L.C., adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

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...