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

Date: 06-02-1999

Case Number: 98-CV-361

Judge: Terry Kern

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Mark T. Hamby of Howard Widdows Bufogle & Vaughn, Tulsa, Oklahoma and
Gordon S. Harman, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Defendant's Attorney: Donald Mitchell Bingham and Karen Langdon of Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Description:
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.
Outcome:
The Court directed a verdict against plaintiff on her family medical leave act claim. The jury returned a defendant's verdict on the ADA claim and returned a plaintiff's verdict for $20,000 for mental distress, $40,000 for back pay and $50,000 in punitive damages.
Plaintiff's Experts:
None
Defendant's Experts:
None
Comments:
Defendant apparently intents to contest the verdict.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Lee Ann Orrell v. Case and Associates Properties, Inc.?

The outcome was: The Court directed a verdict against plaintiff on her family medical leave act claim. The jury returned a defendant's verdict on the ADA claim and returned a plaintiff's verdict for $20,000 for mental distress, $40,000 for back pay and $50,000 in punitive damages.

Which court heard Lee Ann Orrell v. Case and Associates Properties, Inc.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Terry Kern.

Who were the attorneys in Lee Ann Orrell v. Case and Associates Properties, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Mark T. Hamby of Howard Widdows Bufogle & Vaughn, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Gordon S. Harman, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Defendant's attorney: Donald Mitchell Bingham and Karen Langdon of Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

When was Lee Ann Orrell v. Case and Associates Properties, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on June 2, 1999.