Date: 01-12-2001

Case Style: Anthony Stewart vs. City of Kingfisher and Reuben Pulis

Case Number: CIV-99-25-C

Judge: Robin Cauthron

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

Plaintiff's Attorney: James R. Moore and James Patrick Hunt, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Defendant's Attorney: David Lee, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Description: Civil Rights - 42 U.S.C. 1983 - Plaintiff spoke at a city commission meeting and was demoted the next day. His lost wages were approximately $1900.00. Plaintiff filed suit alleging violation of First Amendment rights. Before trial, defendant filed interlocutory appeal based on qualified immunity to 10th circuit which was denied.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $79,500.00 plus fees and costs.

Plaintiff's Experts: None

Defendant's Experts: None

Comments: The jury of eight deliberated about 6 hours before reaching their verdict.