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Federal court holds Bosh decision applies beyond jails

In a recent decision from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, the court held that the Oklahoma state constitutional right recognized in Bosh v. Cherokee County Governmental Building Authority, 335 P.3d 904 (Okla. 2013) applies beyond the four walls of a county jail.  In other words, Oklahoma’s state constitutional right… read more…

Tulsa-based Fabricut, Inc. Settles ADA Discrimination Claim

A Tulsa-based company has settled a discrimination claim for $50,000.00.  Former memo clerk Rhonda Jones filed suit against Fabricut, Inc. pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act for using family medical history to make an employment decision. According to the lawsuit, Jones claims that Fabricut unlawfully asked questions about her family history during a pre-employment… read more…

Can I Get a DUI On A Lawn Mower?

The short answer is, yes you can. The Tahlequah Daily Press is reporting that police arrested a man on Monday for driving a lawn mower down the road while intoxicated.  According to reports, Herbert King was riding the mower up and down the street at 12:30 a.m.  Police responded and described King as “very intoxicated.”… read more…

Crossing Center Cited in Noble County Fatality Accident

Oklahoma Highway Patrol has cited crossing the center line as the cause of a head-on fatality car accident that occurred Saturday night.  According to reports, Jessica Balman was heading south on U.S 177 when her car crossed the center line and struck a pickup driven by Karen Quinn. Troopers reported that both drivers were wearing seat belts. The… read more…

ATV Rollover Seriously Injures Two Chelsea Children

A rollover accident involving a 2012 Arctic Cat 450 ATV has caused serious injuries to two Chelsea children, Christian Sloan, 8, and Jaylan Sloan, 7.  Reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol indicate that Christian was driving on a country road north of Adair when the ATV failed to negotiate a curve and overturned.  The report… read more…

Bryan & Terrill Obtain Jury Verdict in Excessive Force Case

A federal jury returned a verdict on Thursday afternoon finding that Muskogee Police Officer Troy Buller violated the constitutional rights of Muskogee resident Darryle Chatman.  The jury concluded that officer Buller performed an unlawful investigatory detention when he stopped Mr. Chatman for walking across a street, that he lacked probable cause to arrest Mr. Chatman… read more…

Head-On Collision Kills One in Muskogee

Stories from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Tulsa World are reporting a fatality car accident Monday evening in Muskogee County that involved two vehicles.  According to those reports, Jeremy Norwalk died when the 2002 Pontiac he was driving crossed the center line and struck a 2012 Nissan pickup driving westbound on Oklahoma 16 three miles… read more…

HIV and HEP C Exposure by Tulsa Dentist

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported that a local Tulsa dentist may have exposed more than 7,000 patients to HIV and Hepatitis C. Dr. Scott Harrington, an oral surgeon who has been practicing in Tulsa for more than 30 years, voluntarily stopped practicing March 20 after two site visits found multiple violations, including assistants being… read more…

OSBI Investigating Ottawa County Jail

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating claims of “official misconduct” by jailers at the Ottawa County jail in far northeastern Oklahoma. The Tulsa World published a story late this evening that quotes OSBI spokesperson Jessica Brown: Two Ottawa County jailers are the subject of a state investigation, according to an Oklahoma State… read more…

Dog Attacks and Owner Liability

A pit bull attacked two Tulsa women this week causing serious injuries. Reports indicate that a pit bull attacked Irene Parker and Beverly Wright when its owner opened the front door. Authorities say the two were leaving religious literature at homes in the area when the dog attacked. A man working nearby who heard their… read more…