Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals News

Oklahoma Appeals Court Upholds Class Action Status for Earthquake Lawsuit

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals has upheld the class action designation of a lawsuit against an oil company over damage caused by earthquakes near Prague in November 2011, including one of magnitude 5.7. The court on Friday rejected the …

Oklahoma Ruling Could Set Precedent for Marijuana Use in Work Comp Cases

A recent Oklahoma court ruling that permits an injured worker to receive workers’ compensation benefits with a positive drug test could set a precedent for such cases at a time when medical marijuana may soon be widely available in the …