Oklahoma FMLA Law

Haylie Springer v. Tulsack, LLC

Tulsa, Oklahoma employment discrmination lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Family and Medical Leave Act violation theory. This case was filed in the District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, CJ-23-01052, and was removed to federal court by Tulsack. FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unp... More...

$11 (02-19-2024 - OK)

Haylie Springer v. Tulsack, LLC

Tulsa, Oklahoma employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Family and Medical Leave Act employment discrimination theory. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave. FMLA is designed to help emplo... More...

$1 (02-19-2024 - OK)

Kimberly Wheeler v. The Board of County Commissioners of LeFlore County

Muskogee, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on (1) Title VII; (2) the Equal Pay Act; (3) the First Amendment; (4) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEAâ€); (5) the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADAâ€) and ADA Amendments Act ("ADAAAâ€); (6) the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLAâ€); (7) the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSAâ... More...

$0 (05-19-2023 - OK)

Jill McVay v. Arkon Brass Company

Akron, Ohio employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Family Medical Leave Act violation theory. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. The FMLA was enacted in 1993 and applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary a... More...

$0 (05-15-2023 - OK)

Crystal Bond v. Department of the Army

Tulsa, Oklahoma civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violation theory. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/oklahoma/news/tulsa/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Tulsa</a> </center> </h1> </table> </center> In early 2018, Ms. Bond, a cartographer w... More...

$0 (01-19-2022 - OK)

Lora Ann Dameron v. Newman's Transportation, LLC, et al.

Tulsa, Oklahoma employment law lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on Labor: Family and Medical Leave Act violation theories. The Family and Medical Leave Act The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. This fact sheet provides general ... More...

$1 (06-06-2022 - OK)

Lakeia Moore v. Connexions Loyalty Acquisition, LLC

Tulsa, Oklahoma employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on an FMLA retaliation theory. Plaintiff was sent home from work on July 14, 2020 when she tested positive for Covid-19. Plaintiff applied for FMLA leave on July 27, 2020. After she tested negative, she attempted to return to work and was fired. ... More...

$0 (08-05-2021 - OK)

Latonya Brown v. Connexions Loyalty Acquisitions, LLC

Tulsa, Oklahoma employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued defendant on an FMLA retaliation theory. Plaintiff claimed that in 2020, her daughter developed a serious health condition and she requested leave for a period of time. When she attempted to return to work, she was terminated. She claimed the termination was wrongful. ... More...

$0 (08-05-2021 - OK)

Cresencia Folger v. McAlester Regional Health Center

Muskogee, FMLA lawyer presented Plaintiff, Cresencia Folger, who sued McAlester Regional Health Center for violationing the Family and Medical Leave Act (28 U.S.C. 1441). This case was filed in the Pittsburg County District Court, CJ-19-00143, and was removed to federal court.... More...

$0 (04-02-2021 - OK)

Anupama Bekkem v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

<center> <img width="300" src="http://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/court_house1.jpg"> </center> Plaintiff Anupama Bekkem brought this action against her employer, the Department of Veterans Affairs, based on numerous instances of discrimination and retaliation she allegedly experienced while working as a primary care physician for the VA in the Oklahoma Cit... More...

$0 (02-12-2019 - OK)

Paul Janczak v. Tulsa Winch, Inc.

Tulsa, OK - The Tenth Circuit reverses summary judgment for defendant on Family Medical Leave Act claim After suffering an injury, Paul Janczak took leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). Immediately upon his return from FMLA leave, his employer, Tulsa Winch, Inc. (“TWI”), terminated his employment. TWI claimed that it had decided to terminate Janczak�... More...

$0 (07-30-2015 - OK)

Avery Richey v. Autonation, Inc.

An employer terminated an employee who was absent on approved medical leave, but engaged in outside employment in violation of company policy. After an 11-day arbitration hearing, the arbitrator relied on the federal â€•honest beliefâ€– defense and rejected the employee's claim that the employer violated the employee's right to reinstatement under the Mooreâ€“Brownâ€“Roberti Fa... More...

$0 (01-29-2015 - OK)

Nikisha Harris v. Alisha Hospitality, Inc.

Nikisha Harris sued Alisha Hospitality, Inc. on a wrongful termination theory. The Pre-Trail Order provided in part: * * * Plaintiff began her employment with Defendant in September of 2008 as a front desk representative at Defendant's La Quinta Inn & Suites, located near 41St Street and Sheridan Road in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Defendant approved Plaintiff's request for FMLA i... More...

$1 (10-18-2013 - OK)

Jacquelyn Allen v. Dish Network, LLC

PARTIES, JURISDICTION AND VENUE 1. Plaintiff Jacquelyn Allen is a resident of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma. 2. Defendant Dish Network, LLC is a foreign limited liability company doing business in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. 3. The Plaintiff was an employee of Defendants as defined by state and federal law. 4. The events giving rise to this action occurred ... More...

$0 (09-20-2013 - OK)

Roland Benavides v. City of Oklahoma city

In this employment discrimination case, Roland Benavides appeals from a district court order that granted the City of Oklahoma City's motion for summary judgment on Benavides' claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 12131-12134, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), affirm. BACKGROUND Benavides began working for the City as a police officer i... More...

$0 (01-24-2013 - OK)

Tanya E. Davis v. Ean Services, LLC

Plaintiff TANYA E. DAVIS, by and through her attorney of record, I. Derek Engle of E. Terrill Corley & Associates, and filed this Petition against Defendants EAN SERVICES, LLC, ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, INC. and ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY-SOUTHWEST and alleges as follows: I. PARTIES, JURISDICTION AND VENUE 1. Plaintiff TANYA E. DAVIS is an individual residing in Muskogee, Muskogee... More...

$0 (06-14-2012 - OK)

Alethia Roselle Allen v. Southcrest Hospital

The Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 12101 - 12213 (ADA), prohibits covered employers from discriminating against their employees on the basis of disability. See id. Â§ 12112(a). The ADA defines a "disabilityâ€ as "a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of [an] individual.â€ Id. Â§ 12102(1)(A). In this appeal, we... More...

$0 (12-21-2011 - OK)

Katherine L. Farrow v. The City of Oklahoma City

Katherine L. Farrow sued the City of Oklahoma City on a wrongful termination theory claiming to have been a long term employee of the City of Oklahoma City before August 9, 2011. She further claimed that she was wrongfully terminated from employment contrary to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); the Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and the Family Medical Leave Act ... More...

$41900 (11-08-2011 - OK)

Tharon Paup, et al. v. Gear Products, Inc.

Gear Products, Inc. discharged Gwen Coffelt, Tharon Paup, and Carol Shuffitt in 2001. The three former employees filed suit contending that the company based their discharge on impermissible age discrimination in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. Â§ 621 et seq. ("ADEAâ€). The district court granted summary judgment to Gear Products, and the plaintiffs now seek... More...

$0 (06-19-2009 - OK)

Tony Bass v. John E. Potter

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) mandates that certain employers provide employees suffering from a serious medical condition up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave per year. See 29 U.S.C. § 2612(a)(1)(D). Employees, however, have several duties concomitant to this right. For instance, an employer may require an employee submit medical certification documenting his medical condition before the... More...

$0 (04-15-2008 - OK)

Pamela D. Fye v. Oklahoma Corporation Commission, et al.

Plaintiff-Appellant Pamela Fye appeals the District Court's entry of summary judgment in favor of Defendant-Appellee Oklahoma Corporation Commission ("OCC") on her claim of retaliatory discharge under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., and its denial of her motion for reconsideration of that issue. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and AFFIRM. <... More...

$0 (02-27-2008 - OK)

Angela Jones v. United Health Center, Inc., et al.

After examining the briefs and appellate record, this panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not materially assist in the determination of this appeal. See Fed. R. App. P. 34(a)(2); 10th Cir. R. 34.1(G). The case is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument. Plaintiff and appellant Angela Jones brought this action alleging a violation of the Americans with Di... More...

$0 (02-04-2008 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2006/11/05-6198.htm" target="_new">Kelly Hackworth v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, et al.</a>

Plaintiff-Appellant Kelly Hackworth appeals from the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Defendants-Appellees Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and Jerry Johnson (collectively "Progressive") on her claim for damages pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"), 29 U.S.C. 2601-2654. Ms. Hackworth challenges deference to a Department of Labor ("DOL") regulation de... More...

$0 (11-17-2006 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2005/11/04-5097.htm" target="_new">Milton L. Whittington, Sr. v. The Nordam Group, Inc.</a>

The jury awarded a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Milton Whittington, Sr., in a suit under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. 623 et seq. (ADEA), against The Nordam Group, Inc. Nordam appeals the district court's judgment on several grounds: the denial of Nordam's motion for judgment as a matter of law (JMOL), alleged errors with respect to jury instructions, and the exclu... More...

$75450 (12-02-2005 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2005/10/04-5101.htm" target="_new">Zurich North America v. Matrix Service, Inc.</a>

The present dispute is a diversity action involving Zurich American Insurance Co.'s (Zurich) payment of medical expenses incurred by Enrique Ortiz, a Matrix Service, Inc. (Matrix) employee. Matrix contracted with Zurich to provide stop-loss coverage for medical expenses incurred by eligible Matrix employees for amounts that exceed Matrix's basic coverage. Matrix paid health benefits on behalf ... More...

$0 (10-20-2005 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2004/02/02-2176.htm" target="_new">SHIRLEY O. FOUGHT v. UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA</a>

Shirley O. Fought challenges the decision by UNUM's claims administrator to deny long-term disability benefits under her employer's group disability plan. A severe staph infection that followed elective heart surgery hospitalized and disabled Ms. Fought. UNUM's plan administrator denied coverage by concluding that Ms. Fought suffered from a pre-existing coronary artery condition that "caused,... More...

$0 (02-15-2004 - OK)

June Herbst v. Expanets of Oklahoma, Inc.

Employment discrimination claim - 42 U.S.C. 2000e - Plaintiff originally made claims for sex and age discrimination, breach of contract, public policy discharge, ERISA violations and FMLA retaliation. All were either dismissed or abandoned and the case went to trial on age discrimination only. ... More...

$1 (02-14-2003 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2002/07/00-6362.htm" target="_new">Diantha Smith v. Diffee Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, Inc.</a>

Diantha Smith ("Smith") was employed by Diffee Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. ("Diffee") of El Reno, Oklahoma. Smith's job title was "booker" or "warranty clerk," and her position required that she figure and prepare all warranty, internal, and customer pay repair orders for payment. Smith was a senior employee and apparently did her job well in most respects. Smith's supervisor, Warren Blackke... More...

$62785 (07-30-2002 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2000/01/99-7048.htm" target="_new">Brenda Satterfield v. Olsten Kimberly Quality Care</a>

Plaintiff Brenda Satterfield appeals from the district court's order dismissing her Title VII complaint against her former employer, Olsten Kimberly Quality Care. In a prior complaint, plaintiff claimed that defendant had terminated her employment in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The district court dismissed the FMLA action with prejudice upon motion of plaintiff. The court sub... More...

$0 (01-28-2000 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/1999/04/98-6056.htm" target="_new">Virginia Mardis v. Central National Bank & Trust Company of Enid</a>

This is an action brought pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), <a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title29/chapter28_.html" target="_new">29 U.S.C. §§ 2601-2654</a> (Supp. 1998). Appellant Virginia Mardis contends that her employer, Central National Bank & Trust (Bank), interfered with her rights under the Act by conditioning her receipt of FMLA leave on her forfeiture of a... More...

$0 (04-15-1999 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2001/08/00-6119.htm" target="_new">Retta E. Cornforth v. University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, etc.</a>

After plaintiff-appellee, Retta Cornforth, was terminated from her position as a medical staff secretary at the University of Oklahoma, she sued both the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma (the "University") and her supervisor, Bill Barringer, alleging, inter alia, violations of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Family and Medical Leav... More...

$0 (08-16-2001 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2002/02/01-5039.htm" target="_new">Elizabeth McBride v. Citgo Petroleum Corporation</a>

Plaintiff-Appellant Elizabeth McBride appeals from the district court's order dismissing her Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") claim and the district court's order granting summary judgment in favor of Defendant-Appellee CITGO Petroleum Corporation ("CITGO") on her Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") claim. Ms. McBride became a CITGO employee in 1985. In 1994, Ms. McBride was diagnosed wit... More...

$0 (02-22-2002 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2001/11/00-5168.htm" target="_new">Minta Cooper v. Centeral & Southwet Services</a>

Because plaintiff does not challenge the district court's recitation of the facts, we summarize these from the district court's order granting summary judgment. Aplt. App., Vol. I at 3. Plaintiff was initially employed by defendant in 1994 starting as a programmer analyst. In March of 1996, she moved to the Human Resource Management Information Services group as a Human Resource Systems Analyst/Co... More...

$0 (11-28-2001 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/datefile/datefile.htm" target="_new">Charles R. Tate v, Farmland Industries, Inc. </a>

Following his termination, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendant alleging violations of (1) the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213, and (2) the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 2601-2654. The district court granted summary judgment for Defendant on Plaintiff's ADA claim, and dismissed Plaintiff's FMLA claim for failure to state a cause of a... More...

$0 (10-10-2001 - OK)

James Roley v. <a href="http://www.nordam.com">The Nordam Group, Inc.</a>

Plaintiff alleged that he was employed by Nordam Group, Inc. in Tulsa in 1999 when he went to the hospital with what was diagnosed as pneumonia. Plaintiff alleged that he was admitted to he hospital on August 8, 199, and discharged on August 12, 1999. Plaintiff was scheduled to work the week of August 9 - 13, 199, but did not report to work. Plaintiff returned to work on August 16, 1999, but wa... More...

$25691 (08-29-2001 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2001/02/99-5159.htm" target="_new">Walker v. United Parcel Service, Inc.</a>

Tonya Walker ("Walker") sued her employer United Parcel Service, Inc. ("UPS"), advancing federally-based claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended ("Title VII," 42 U.S.C. §2000e to 2000e-17) and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ("FMLA," 29 U.S.C. §2601-2654) and various tort claims under Oklahoma common law.(1) Walker's Title VII claims were based on alleged sexua... More...

$0 (02-27-2001 - OK)

<a href="http://www.kscourts.org/ca10/cases/2001/02/99-5159.htm" target="_new">Tonya Walker v. United Parcel Service Inc. <a/>

$0 (06-29-2001 - OK)

Tonya Walker v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

Tonya Walker sued her employer United Parcel Service, Inc., advancing federally-based claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended ("Title VII," 42 U.S.C. §2000e to 2000e-17) and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ("FMLA," 29 U.S.C. §2601-2654) and various tort claims under Oklahoma common law.(1) Walker's Title VII claims were based on alleged sexual harassment and on... More...

$0 (02-27-2001 - OK)

Lee Ann Orrell v. Case and Associates Properties, Inc.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans With Disabilities (ADA) and Workers' Compensation claims - Plaintiff claimed that Defendant violated the Family Medical Leave Act, Americans With Disabilities Act and Oklahoma's Workers' Compensation Act by terminating her following carpal tunnel surgery.... More...

$110000 (06-02-1999 - OK)

Anita Henderson v. <a href="http://www.whirlpool.com">Whirlpool Corporation</a>

Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. sec. 2601, et seq. ("FMLA"). Whirlpool fires employees for excessive absenteeism when an employee accumulates more than 12 attendance creditrs (1 credit assessed per day absent). Plaintiff claimed that up- to 5 of her 13 creditrs were assessed against her in violation of the FMLA.... More...

$6000 (10-21-1998 - OK)