Date: 10-31-2011

Case Style: Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company v. Isabel Loosen Rein, Inc.

Case Number: CJ-2009-125

Judge: Gary E. Miller

Court: District Court, Canadian County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Vickie Leigh Cook, Paul Ernest Lefebvre

Defendant's Attorney: Kristin M. Simpsen and Jeff L. Todd

Description: Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company sued Isabel Loosen Rein, Inc. and others on an eminent domain theory seeking to acquire by condemnation certain rights, title and interests in real property owned by Defendant for Plaintiff's use in its business in Canadian County to build and maintain an electrical transmission line.

The Commissioners appointed by the Court awarded Defendant $51,700.00.

Both parties demanded jury trials on the issue of damages.

Outcome: Jury verdict in favor of Defendant in the amount of $140,640.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Defendant's Experts:

Comments: Editor's Note: Under Oklahoma law, a property owners who is awarded damages 10% or more in excess of the amount awarded to it by the Commissioners appointed by the Court is entitled to its attorney and expert witness fees.