Oklahoma Defamation Law
<h2> <center> Sue Chimento v. Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. and Scott McCoy </h2> </center>
<h2><br> Tulsa, Oklahoma personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on defamation - libel and slander theories.<br> </h2><br> <br> Plaintiff Sue Chimento brought claims for defamation, negligence, intentional interference with business relations, false representation, constructive fraud, and conspiracy against Defendants Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., and Scott McCoy, based on al... More...
$0 (03-21-2023 - OK)<h2> <center> Fount Holland, et a.v. Sean Roberts </h2> </center>
<h2><br> Pawhuska, Oklahoma personal injury lawyer sued on a defamation theory.<br> </h2><br> <br> ¶1 Sean Roberts alleges Mr. Fount Holland used his consulting business, Campaign Advocacy Management Professionals, LLC, in a scheme to destroy his political career. We affirm the district court’s order dismissing Roberts’ counterclaim for damages under the Racketeer Influenced and C... More...
$0 (02-01-2024 - OK)<h2> <center> Timothy Dewayne Plyler v. Panz Trucking, Inc. </h2> </center>
<h2><br> Oklahoma City, Oklahoma personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> Oklahoma personal injury law covers a range of accidents that result in physical or nonphysical injuries:<br> <br> Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents<br> Slip and fall accidents<br> Medical malpractice<br> Defective product injuries<br> Dog bites<br> Work... More...
$1 (10-07-2024 - OK)<h2> <center> Scott Sapulpa v. Gannett Co., Inc., et al. </h2> </center>
Muskogee, Oklahoma personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on defamation theories.<br> <br> Scott Sapulpa claimed that the he was defamed and damaged as a direct result of being wrongfully mistaken and identified as the announcer who make racist comments during a 2021 broadcast of a girls basketball game.<br> <br> Sapulpa alleged defamation and the intentional inf... More...
$25000000 (02-09-2024 - OK)<h2> <center> Michael W. Hayes, Jr. v. Transportation Insurance Company, et al. </h2> </center>
Tulsa, Oklahoma personal injury truck wreck lawyer sued Defendants on auto negligence and medical malpractice theories.<br> <br> <br> On October 10, 2018, plaintiff was injured when a tortfeasor stuck plaintiff's vehicle from behind. Dkt. # 2-1, at 2. Plaintiff's vehicle was owned by his employer, and plaintiff was operating it within the scope of his employment at the time of the incident. Id. Pl... More...
$0 (05-16-2023 - OK)<h2> <center> STATE ex rel. OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION v. ALEXANDER L. BEDNAR </H2> </CENTER>
¶1 Alexander L. Bednar (Respondent) is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association (Bar) and is licensed to practice law in Oklahoma. The Bar initiated this action under Rule 6 of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings (RGDP), 5 O.S.2011, ch.1, app. 1-A, by filing an eleven-count Complaint on December 21, 2017. Respondent did not respond to the Complaint or to the Bar's Motion to Deem Allega... More...
$0 (03-12-2019 - OK)<h2> <center> Levinson Smith & Huffman, P.C., et al. v. Trevor Henson, et al. </h2> </center>
Tulsa, Oklahoma civil litigation lawyers represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, constructive fraud, constructive trust, alter ego liability, unjust enrichment, equitable accounting, and conversion of personal property theories.<br> <br> Plaintiff, Levinson, Smith and Huffman, PC ("LSH"), is a law firm. Defendants Trevor Henson and Carter B... More...
$0 (11-08-2022 - OK)<center> <h2> James Todd Beacon and Dara Beason v. I.E. Miller Services, Inc. </h2> </center>
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$0 (04-23-2019 - OK)<center> <h2> Chester L. Bailey, Jr. v. Independent School District No. 69 of Canadian County Oklahoma <P> <img width="300" src="https://www.oklahomacounty.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=5406"> <br> Oklahoma County Courthouse - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma </h2> </center>
We are presented in this appeal with the following question: is a letter written by a public employee, seeking a reduced sentence for his relative, speech on a matter of public concern for the purposes of a First Amendment Garcetti/Pickering inquiry. See Garcetti v. Ceballos, 547 U.S. 410 (2006); Pickering v. Bd. of Educ., 391 U.S. 563 (1968). We conclude that it is. Accordingly we reverse the dis... More...
$0 (07-24-2018 - OK)<center> <h2> Dr. Jayen Patel v. Tulsa Pain Consultants, Inc., et al. <P> <i><a href="http://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Jason&l=Head&i=28547&z=74103&s=OK" target="_new">Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano</a></i> <P>219 South Cheyenne </h2> </center>
Tulsa, OK - Dr. Jayenb Patel sued Tulsa Pain Consultants, Inc. P.C., Dr. Martin Martucci, M.D., Dr. Andreas Revelis, M.D., Robert Saenz, Alana Campbell, Dr. Lam Nguyen, M.D., Pat McFadden, Ebondie Titworth on civil conspiracy theories.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Issue # 1. Issue: CIVIL CONSPIRACY (OTHER)<br> Filed By: PATEL, DR JAYEN<br> Filed Date: 11/05/2010<br> Party Name Disposition Informatio... More...
$0 (12-07-2017 - OK)<center><h2>DOE v. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH U.S.A. OF TULSA</h2> <table> <td> <img width="300" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/I7ODQXlKE7zE4vbTaMi2HY-oFJk93z7Y_4Hif3R05TbwTqHnvUONjJ43gzwPKXXsgYK28i0lPYO1d7PoMxHTXizID70GBCrzKGgS1ti2KNV7WtSTznLmxztaEUFhlNHWDpJeFe_MQcLj8-UKX560CmSMSRx4AV8=w292-h220-k-no"> </td> </table></center><center><h2><FONT COLOR="black"> </FONT>First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa </h2>
Appellant/Doe filed suit against The First Presbyterian Church U.S.A. ("FPC"), of Tulsa, Oklahoma and its minister, James D. Miller, ("Appellees"), based on theories of torts and breach of contract. Doe seeks damages arising out of alleged harm he incurred from Appellees' publishing notice of his baptism on the world wide web. Doe claimed that he advised Appellees of the need to keep his baptism p... More...
$0 (12-19-2017 - OK)<center> <h2> Steven Wormald and Elizabeth Anne Wormald v. Norman Villarina, Doug Wertheimer, Aaron Snegg and McGuffy Credit Facility 1, L.L.C. <P> <img width="300" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Fort_bend_courthouse.jpg/1200px-Fort_bend_courthouse.jpg"> <P> Fort Bend County Courthouse - Richmond, Texas </h2> </center>
This accelerated appeal of the granting of three special appearances arises out of a borrower-lender dispute. After the lender, a limited liability company, brought a collection suit against the borrowers and guarantors, the guarantors filed a counterclaim against the lender and filed various claims against others. The<br> 2<br> guarantors now challenge the trial court’s granting of the special ... More...
$0 (10-27-2017 - OK)<center> <h2> Arshad Yousuf, M.D. v. George Cohlmia, M.D. and Cardiovascular Surgical Specialists Corporation <P> <img width="300" src="http://www.tulsacountydistrictcourt.org/sitebuilder/images/imagesCA6EFYDH-338x226.jpg"> <P> Tulsa County Courthouse - Tulsa, Oklahoma </h2> </center>
Tulsa, OK - Arshad Yousuf, M.D. v. George Cohlmia, M.D. and Cardiovascular Surgical Specialists Corporation <br> <br> <br> <br> Issue # 1. Issue: TORTIOUS INTERFERENCE CONTRACT (INTERFERE)<br> Filed By: YOUSUF, ARSHAD MD<br> Filed Date: 11/15/2004<br> Party Name Disposition Information<br> Defendant: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL SPECIALISTS CORP Disposed: JUDGEMENT FOR PLAINTIFF, 02/09/2006. Jury... More...
$0 (06-14-2017 - OK)<center> <h2> Damian A. Laber v. State of Oklahoma ex rel. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, et al. <P> <a href="http://www.morelawsuites.com" target="_new">MoreLaw Suites - Legal Suites and Virtual Offices</a> <P> <font color="red">The Best Places In Downtown Tulsa To Practice Law <P> 406 South Boulder and 625 South Denver - 582-3993 </font> </center>
Tulsa, OK - Damian A. Laber sued the State of Oklahoma, ex rel. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, d/b/a University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and the State of Oklahoma on breach of contract theories claiming to have been damaged as a result of said allege breach.<br> <br> Issue # 1. Issue: BREACH OF CONTRACT (CONTRACT)<br> Filed By: LABER, DAMIAN<br> Filed Date: 07/31/2013<br> ... More...
$87500 (02-16-2017 - OK)First Trinity Financial Corporation and Gregg E. Zahn v. Wayne Pettigrew and Group & Pension Planners, Inc.
Tulsa, OK - Jury Awards Insurance Company $4.3 Million<br> <br> First Trinity Financial Corporation and Gregg E. Zahn sued Wayne Pettigrew and Group & Pension Planners, Inc. on breach of fiduciary duty theories.<br> <br> First Trinity Financial Corporation is a privately-owned holding company whose holding include two life insurance companies. It has approximately 2,000 shareholds. FTFC's Preside... More...
$4300000 (02-23-2017 - OK)Margarita Wagner v. People Bank d/b/a Peoples State Bank
Tulsa, OK - Margarita Wagner sued People Bank d/b/a Peoples State Bank on an employment discrimination theory claiming:<br> <br> <br> 1. Plaintiff is an individual with her only residence being in Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.<br> 2. Peoples Bank, is a domestic bank, with a place of business in Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.<br> PLAINTIFF'S CAUSE OF ACTION AND JURISDICTION<br> 3. This Petiti... More...
$12500 (01-22-2016 - OK)ALBERT GUSTAVA GERHART v. STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Appellant Albert Gustava Gerhart was tried by jury and convicted of Blackmail (Count I) (21 O.S.2011, § 1488), and Violation of the Computer Crimes Act (Count II) (21 O.S. 2011, § 1958), in Case No. CF-2013-2179, in the District Court of Oklahoma County. The jury recommended as punishment a fine of $1,000.00 in Count I and the trial court sentenced accordingly. No fine was recommended in Count I... More...
$0 (11-18-2015 - OK)Aaron Lee Benshoof v. Garfield County Commission
Enid, OK - Aaron Lee Benshoof sued Garfield County Commission, Sheriff Department, Jerry Niles, Marcus and Dentention Center on a damage theory:<br> <br> I Aaron Lee Benshoof, is an individual who resides at 23919 Paradise Ln, Jet, OkIa. 73749<br> 2. Entities, Garfield County Commission, Sheriff Dept., Jerry Niles, Marcus, and Detention Center, reside in Garfield County in Enid Oklahoma. The defen... More...
$0 (09-14-2015 - OK)Michael White v. CN Utility Consulting, Inc., Wright Tree Service, Inc. and Chuck Bradley
Tulsa, OK - Michael White sued CN Utility Consulting, Inc., Wright Tree Service, Inc. and Chuck Bradley on wrongful termination theories claiming:<br> <br> 1. The Defendant Wright Tree Service, Inc. (“Wright Treeâ€) is a contractor for Public Service Company of Oklahoma (“PSOâ€), responsible in part for tree trimming operations related to power lines in the State of Oklahoma,... More...
$1 (05-07-2015 - OK)John Dewey Holt v. Kamagon Fitness, Karen L. Reed, Mark Reed and Hedstrom PLastics, Inc.
Tulsa, OK - John Dewey Holt sued Kamagon Fitness, Karen L. Reed, Mark Reed and Hedstrom PLastics, Inc. on fraud, breach of contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, libel and tortious interference with contract theories claiming:<br> <br> 2. That upon information and belief, Kamagon Fitness LLC was and is a domestic limited liability corporation located in Tulsa County, State of Okl... More...
$1 (04-27-2015 - OK)Jennifer Ghigliotti v. Jimmy E. Smith
Jennifer Ghigliotti and Chris Ghigliotti sued Jimmy E. Smith, Joe Carey and Elizabeth Carey seeking damages claiming:<br> <br> 1. Plaintiffs own and live in a house located at 1525 S.E. 6th Street in Moore, OK.<br> 2. Several months ago, Plaintiffs neighbors (Defendants Joe Carey and Elizabeth Carey, hereinafter “The Careysâ€) sued Plaintiffs over a dispute over a fence the properties s... More...
$0 (02-11-2015 - OK)Ann Elaine Campbell v. City of Spencer
The City of Spencer (“Spencerâ€), the Town of Forest Park (“Forest Parkâ€),<br> and Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue (“Blazeâ€)1 (collectively the “Municipalitiesâ€),<br> acting under a search warrant, seized 44 horses from Ann Campbell’s properties.<br> After a forfeiture hearing, a state district court in Oklahoma issued an order<br> grantin... More...
$0 (12-16-2014 - OK)Wendy Gregory v. Mary Fallin and The State of Oklahoma, Office of the Governor
COMES NOW the Plaintiff, Wendy Gregory, and submits her causes of action for<br> Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against the Defendant, Honorable Mary Fallin, in her official<br> capacity as Governor of the State of Oklahoma, and the State of Oklahoma Office of the<br> Governor (“Governor’s Officeâ€together as “Defendantsâ€) pursuant to the Oklahoma Open<br> Records ... More...
$125000 (12-05-2014 - OK)James Ray Davis v. State of Oregon
Plaintiff sought damages first in federal court, then in state court, because 2 the state prolonged his incarceration by improperly calculating his release date from 3 prison.1 The federal court dismissed claims under state law for lack of jurisdiction and 4 denied claims under federal law on their merits. Plaintiff then filed this action in state 5 court, renewing tort claims under state law. The... More...
$0 (11-26-2014 - OK)Shawn King v. This Land Press, LLC, et al.
Shawn King v. This Land Press, LLC, Keena b. Roberts, Joshua Kline, Michael Mason, Vince Lovoi, Eric Cullen and Cullen & Associates, LLC<br> <br> Plaintiff, Shawn King, for his claims against Defendants, This Land Press, LLC; Keena B. Roberts; Joshua Kline, Michael Mason, Vince LoVoi, Eric Cullen and Cullen & Associates, LLC, for conversion, invasion of privacy, libel, slander, defamation, invasio... More...
$0 (08-19-2014 - OK)Nick Reynolds, et al. v. North Star Memorial Group, et al.
Nick Reynolds, et al. v. North Star Memorial Group, et al.<br> <br> Issue # 1. <br> Issue: CIVIL CONSPIRACY (OTHER)<br> Filed by: REYNOLDS, NICK<br> Filed Date: 07/26/2010<br> Party Name: Disposition Information:<br> <br> Defendant: ALLBRITTON COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY <br> Disposed: DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, 11/10/2011. Dismissed- Settled.<br> <br> Defendant: GRIFFIN COMMUNICATIONS LLC <br... More...
$0 (08-11-2014 - OK)International Insurance Brokers, Ltd., LLC v. Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
International Insurance Brokers, Ltd., LLC v. Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company<br> <br> Issue # 1. <br> Issue: ABUSE OF PROCESS (OTHER)<br> Filed by: INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE BROKERS LTD LLC<br> Filed Date: 12/31/2013<br> Party Name: Disposition Information:<br> <br> Defendant: HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND INSURANCE COMPANY OF CONNECTICUT <br> Disposed: DISMISSED ... More...
$0 (06-25-2014 - OK)In Re: Amendments to the Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions
<br><br>IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE OKLAHOMA UNIFORM JURY INSTRUCTIONS - CIVIL (SECOND).<br><br>ORDER ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO OKLAHOMA UNIFORM JURY INSTRUCTIONS - CIVIL (SECOND)<br><br>¶1 The Court has reviewed the recommendations of the Oklahoma Supreme Court Committee for Uniform Civil Jury Instructions that proposed Instructions should be adopted. The Court finds that the revisions should be ado... More...
$0 (03-24-2014 - OK)Erin Bates v. P.C. Cast, a/k/a Phyllis Cast
¶1 Plaintiff/Appellant Erin Bates (Plaintiff) seeks review of the trial court's order granting the motion to dismiss of Defendants/Appellees P.C. Cast, a/k/a Phyllis Cast, an individual, Kristin Cast, an individual, and St. Martin's Press, a Foreign Limited Liability Company (individually, by name, or, collectively, Defendants) on Plaintiff's claims to actual and punitive damages for defamation... More...
$0 (01-03-2014 - OK)Christopher Horvath v. Joya Minard and Aaron Minard
Christopher Horvath sued Joya Minard and Aaron Minard on libel and slander theories claiming:<br> <br> 1. The Plaintiff is a resident of Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.<br> <br> 2. The Defendant is a resident of Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.<br> <br> 3. Mr. Minard is a resident of Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.<br> <br> 4. The incidents giving rise to this cause of action occurred in Tulsa C... More...
$1 (01-27-2014 - OK)Arshad Yousuf, M.D. v. George Cohlmia, M.D.
American National Property and Casualty Company (ANPAC) appeals from the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Physicians Liability Insurance Company (PLICO) in a dispute regarding ANPAC’s breach of its duty to defend a co-insured. PLICO cross-appeals the district court’s denial of its motion for prejudgment interest. We AFFIRM.<br> <br> I<br> <br> In November... More...
$0 (01-21-2014 - OK)April Dupree Adeshile v. Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Appellant, April Dupree Adeshile, sued the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (―METRO‖) for retaliation under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA).1 On appeal, Adeshile argues that the trial court erred when it granted a directed verdict in favor of METRO. We affirm.<br><br>1 See Tex. Lab. Code Ann. ch. 21 (West 2006 & Supp. 2013).<br><br>2<br><br>FACT... More...
$0 (01-16-2014 - OK)Carman Llerena Diaz v. Jiten Hotel Management, Inc.
Before us now for the third time, this case focuses our attention on whether the mandate we issued last time the case was before us foreclosed an otherwise unchallenged use of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(a) to modify the judgment on remand. We are also asked to determine whether an award of $104,626.34 in attorney's fees and costs, for a suit obtaining a damages award of $7,650, is so dispr... More...
$0 (12-18-2013 - OK)Hemphill Corporation v. Air X Hemphill, L.L.C.. et al.
Hemphill Corporation sued Air X Hemphill, LLC; Air X Group; Air X Limited, Inc., Eads & Associates of Oklahoma, Pendleton Company, AXH Air Coolers, LLC, Ken Jones, Dave Watkins, Rick Grapengater, Billy Hammer, Nick Breese, Sr. and James Pendleton declaratory judgment and breach of contract theories.<br><br>The Pre-Trial Ordered (121 pages in length) entered by the Court before trial provided in pa... More...
$10000000 (11-01-2013 - OK)Christy L. Kellerhals v. This Land Press, LLC
Christy L. Kellerhals sued This Land Press, LLC, Keena B. Roberts, Joshua Kline, Michael Mason and Vince Lovoi on invasion of privacy (publication of private facts), slander and libel per se, intentional infliction of emotional distress and unauthorized use of another person's right of publicity theories claiming:<br> <br> 1. Plaintiff, Christy L. Kellerhals, is an individual who resides in Tulsa ... More...
$1 (10-27-2013 - OK)John Phillips v. Randy J. Harrington
John Phillips and Deborah Phillips sued Randy J. Harrington, Darren W. Lee, Charles McClain, Mid-American Bigfoot Research Center, Lost Horizon Computers and Doe No through Doe No. 100 on libel and slander theories claiming:<br><br>1. Plaintiffs are each residents of Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.<br><br>2. Defendant Randy J. Harrington (“Harringtonâ€) is a resident of Leavenwort... More...
$1 (08-12-2013 - OK)Jim Sisney v. Mike Rampey
Jim Sisney sued Mark Rampey, Narissa Rampey, Douglas J. Hudkins, Mary Anne Flippo, Shari Walkins, Sharon Whelpley, Douglas Mann, Independent School District No. 3 and Air Assurance Company on defamation, injurious falsehood, invasion of privacy - false light, tortious interference with business contact, intentional infliction of emotional distress, abuse of process theories seeking compensatory an... More...
$0 (06-24-2013 - OK)Chris and Ronda Turner v. Gerrell Beaty d/b/a Old School Construction and Carlene E. Beaty
Chris and Ronda Turner sued Gerrell Beaty d/b/a Old School Construction and Carlene E. Beaty claiming:<br> <br> 1. Plaintiffs are residents of Cleveland County.<br> <br> 2. Plaintiffs own the property at 10812 S. Eastside Drive in Oklahoma City,<br> Oklahoma.<br> <br> 3. Defendant, Gerrell Beaty dlbla Old School Construction, is an<br> Oklahoma company.<br> <br> 4. Defendant partially constructed ... More...
$301172 (10-03-2012 - OK)Erin Bates v. PC Cast aka Phyllis Cast
Erin Bates sued PC Cast aka Phyllis Cast, Kristin Cast and St. Martins Press on libel and slander theories claiming:<br> <br> 1. Plaintiff is a resident of Tulsa County, Oklahoma.<br> <br> 2. Defendant P.C. Cast, aka Phyllis Cast, (hereinafter “Defendant P.C. Castâ€) is an individual and a resident of Tulsa County, Oklahoma<br> <br> 3. Defendant Kristin Cast is an individual and a resid... More...
$0 (03-31-2013 - OK)Jay C. Adkins v. John A. Alberts
Jay C. Adkins sued John A. Alberts on a legal negligence (legal malpractice) theory:<br><br>1. Adkins is a citizen of the State of Oklahoma and a resident of Oklahoma County.<br><br>2. Defendant, John A. Alberts ("Alberts") is an attorney licensed to practice in Oklahoma. He maintains an office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.<br><br>3. Defendant, Jennifer Wadley ("Wadley") is an attorney licensed to... More...
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