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J. Eagan denies the plaintiff company's motion for reconsideration of a partial summary judgment in this case "concerning the design, manufacture, and distribution of a part for the AR-15 rifle known as the lower receiver." The plaintiff company seeks reconsideration of a ruling that the designs of certain receivers were not trade secrets. However, the court concludes that there is no basis for reconsidering its prior ruling.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Eagan, Filed On: October 24, 2023, Case #: 4:20cv341, NOS: Contract Product Liability - Contract, Categories: Civil Procedure, Trade Secrets
J. Heil denies the plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction in this lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's Senate Bill 613, which prohibits healthcare providers from knowingly providing "gender transition procedures to any child." The court concludes that the plaintiffs, which include transgender youth and their parents, have not shown a likelihood of success on the merits of their equal protection and due process claims.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Heil, Filed On: October 5, 2023, Case #: 4:23cv177, NOS: Constitutionality of State Statutes - Other Suits, Categories: Civil Rights, Health Care, Lgbtq
J. Huntsman denies the law enforcement defendants' motion for sanctions for spoliation of evidence in this lawsuit brought by a store owner asserting claims for excessive force and false arrest, based on his alleged arrest for public intoxication. At issue are the surveillance videos from his store on the night of the incident, which were automatically overwritten after 36 hours. The court finds that there was no duty on the part of the store owner to preserve the video within that time.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Huntsman, Filed On: September 29, 2023, Case #: 4:21cv137, NOS: Other Civil Rights - Civil Rights, Categories: Civil Rights, Evidence, Sanctions
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J. Restani dismisses the individual plaintiffs' federal claims alleging due process violations in connection with the procedures used by the defendant judges to collect "costs, fines, and fees" associated with criminal proceedings. The claims are constitutionally moot, as neither plaintiff has any outstanding debt before the state court. Also, the court notes that steps have been taken "to address the risk of constitutional violations."
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Restani, Filed On: September 7, 2023, Case #: 4:19cv234, NOS: Other Civil Rights - Civil Rights, Categories: Civil Rights, Constitution, Due Process
J. Kelly partially grants the union's summary judgment motion and confirms the arbitration decision and award in this dispute over a collective bargaining agreement. Contrary to the electric company's argument, the company "agreed to submit the subjects of negotiation at issue here" to the Council on Industrial Relations. The court denies the union's request for an audit of the company's business records, however, as well as its request for attorney fees.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Kelly, Filed On: September 6, 2023, Case #: 4:21cv246, NOS: Labor/Management Relations - Labor, Categories: Arbitration, Contract, Labor / Unions
J. Eagan partially grants the defendant mortgage company's motion for summary judgment in this lawsuit brought by two former employees alleging discrimination and retaliation, as well as a hostile work environment. Specifically, the company is entitled to summary judgment on the retaliation claim asserted by one of the two employees, as she fails to provide evidence that she "engaged in any protected activity." The other employee, however, has shown that she was "opposing the alleged discrimination that she faced" when she initiated her complaint.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Eagan, Filed On: August 31, 2023, Case #: 4:21cv302, NOS: Employment - Civil Rights, Categories: Employment Discrimination, Employment Retaliation
J. Eagan grants the education defendants' dismissal motion in this lawsuit alleging that an accreditation requirement violates the free speech and free exercise rights of religious colleges and universities. The plaintiff company, which allegedly operates an online university, seeks declaratory and injunctive relief. However, the state accreditation requirement "has nothing to do with governmental restriction of content or subject matter being taught." Additionally, it does not suggest that the state "is favoring secular institutions or acting with hostility to religious institutions."
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Eagan, Filed On: August 1, 2023, Case #: 4:22cv477, NOS: Constitutionality of State Statutes - Other Suits, Categories: Constitution, Education
J. Broomes grants in part the university's summary judgment motion in this lawsuit concerning a $100 million grant from a foundation established by two brothers seeking to recognize their parents and "contribute to the advancement of a global society at peace." The foundation plaintiffs' suit asserts claims against the university for breach of contract and fraudulent inducement and seeks the return of "all payments" under the grant agreement. However, the university is entitled to summary judgment on certain contract issues, including "the quality of the March 2017 Definitive Operating Plan and Budget," as well as the timeliness of the faculty appointments. Also, the foundation's partial summary judgment motion is denied.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Broomes, Filed On: July 31, 2023, Case #: 4:18cv99, NOS: Other Contract - Contract, Categories: Education, Contract
J. Huntsman denies the insurance company's motion to quash portions of a document subpoena in this lawsuit concerning the insurance claim on an automobile accident. The insurance company conceded that the requested materials are relevant in its prior argument to the court seeking documents from another non-retained expert. Also, the company lacks standing to object to the burden of the request, which seeks certain financial records from the analyst.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Huntsman, Filed On: July 27, 2023, Case #: 4:22cv369, NOS: Insurance - Contract, Categories: Insurance, Experts, Discovery
J. Heil grants the individual plaintiffs' motion to proceed under pseudonyms in this suit challenging the constitutionality of certain state actions "related to transgender medical care for adolescents," including Senate Bill 613. There are "exceptional circumstances" that weigh in favor of allowing the minor plaintiffs and their parents "to proceed pseudonymously," and there is little risk of prejudice.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Heil, Filed On: July 17, 2023, Case #: 4:23cv177, NOS: Constitutionality of State Statutes - Other Suits, Categories: Civil Rights, Constitution, Health Care
J. Eagan partially grants the insurance company's motion for summary judgment in this dispute involving an insurance claim for hotel damage allegedly caused by a windstorm. The motion is granted as to the hotel owner's bad faith claim, as the company's rejection of an adjuster's initial estimate "was reasonable under the circumstances." The motion is denied, however, as to the owner's breach of contract claim.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Eagan, Filed On: July 13, 2023, Case #: 4:21cv251, NOS: Insurance - Contract, Categories: Insurance, Contract
J. Eagan grants the city defendants' dismissal motion in this lawsuit concerning certain code enforcement activities, which allegedly caused the plaintiff property owners to suffer emotional distress and the loss of their personal property. The code enforcement division of the city is dismissed as a defendant, since it is not "a separate legal entity." Also, the complaint does not show that "an official policy or custom of the City" resulted in a violation of their rights.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Eagan, Filed On: June 23, 2023, Case #: 4:22cv521, NOS: Other Civil Rights - Civil Rights, Categories: Civil Rights, Municipal Law, Property
J. Heil grants the dismissal motions filed in this pro se lawsuit arising from an arrest warrant, which the individual plaintiff contends was "improperly obtained." The state officers are entitled to sovereign immunity as to the claims against them in their official capacities, and the individual plaintiff has failed to adequately plead his remaining claims.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Heil, Filed On: May 16, 2023, Case #: 4:20cv365, NOS: Other Civil Rights - Civil Rights, Categories: Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Immunity
J. Eagan denies the injured motorist's motion to remand his suit to state court. The defendant doctor is "deemed dismissed," because he was not served within the appropriate timeframe. Accordingly, removal was proper. Also, the defendant holding company's dismissal motion is granted based on a lack of personal jurisdiction.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Eagan, Filed On: May 16, 2023, Case #: 4:23cv124, NOS: Insurance - Contract, Categories: Insurance, Jurisdiction