17 results for 'judge:"Eagan"'.
[Consolidated.] J. Eagan denies the plaintiff company's motion for partial summary judgment and grants the defendant company's cross-motion in this dispute over the propriety of certain fees under the Oklahoma Production Revenue Standards Act. The plaintiff company, which is an Oklahoma well operator, may not charge the defendant company certain maintenance fees "based on the unambiguous terms of the parties' contracts."
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Eagan, Filed On: March 4, 2024, Case #: 4:20cv592, NOS: Other Contract - Contract, Categories: Energy, Contract
J. Eagan remands this case concerning the denial of an employee's short-term disability benefits to the plan administrator "for clarification of its decision." The claimant, who was diagnosed with sleep apnea and major depressive disorder, asserts a claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The court concludes that remand is proper as the administrator "failed to adequately explain the grounds for the decision."
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Eagan, Filed On: December 22, 2023, Case #: 4:22cv61, NOS: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) - Labor, Categories: Civil Procedure, Erisa, Health Care
[Consolidated.] J. Eagan denies the plaintiff oil and gas company's motion for partial summary judgment seeking a declaration that the defendant company, a "working interest owner" in five development projects, is obligated "under the parties' contractual agreements to pay legal expense" in connection with certain earthquake and insurance litigation. Additionally, the court will grant the defendant's cross-motion and declare that it has no obligation to pay the fees at issue.
Court: USDC Northern District of Oklahoma , Judge: Eagan, Filed On: December 19, 2023, Case #: 4:20cv592, NOS: Other Contract - Contract, Categories: Civil Procedure, Insurance, Attorney Fees
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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. 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. 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. 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