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Muskogee

 

State District Court Information

State Court Judges:
Timothy King, Douglas A. Kirkley, Jeffrey J. Payton, Bret Smith, Norman D. Thygesen, Special Judges Robin W. Adair, Orvil Loge

Comments:
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General Court Information: http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/start.asp?viewType=COUNTYINFO&county=MUSKOGEE
Search Court Cases: http://www.odcr.com/

Favorability to Defendant: 2

Ratings Guide: 1=Extremely Favorable 2=Moderately Favorable 3=Neutral 4=Moderately Unfavorable 5=Extremely Unfavorable

State Court Judges:
Timothy King, Douglas A. Kirkley, Jeffrey J. Payton, Bret Smith, Norman D. Thygesen, Special Judges Robin W. Adair, Orvil Loge

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General Court Information: http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/start.asp?viewType=COUNTYINFO&county=MUSKOGEE
Search Court Cases: http://www.odcr.com/

Notable Verdicts

Morelaw is a free reporting service that plaintiff and defense lawyers use. So, it is not necessarily a representative cross-section of verdicts. In our opinion, the plaintiff’s bar reports favorable outcomes more frequently than the defense bar reports favorable outcomes. www.morelaw.com
Date: May 2022
CASE: CJ-2019-127, Muskogee County
Talashia King-Dedmon, Plaintiff v. Leeann Faye Sullins, Defendant
JUDGE: Orvil Loge
ATTORNEYS: For the Plaintiff: For the Defendant:
Scott Hjelm Michael Finerty Eric Begin Elias & Hjelm, PC Finerty Law Office Starr, Begin & King Tulsa, OK Muskogee, OK Tulsa, OK
ISSUES: Negligence (Motor Vehicle)
SUMMARY: Plaintiff alleged that on October 19, 2017, at the intersection of W. Shawnee and N. 11th Street in Muskogee, OK, the Defendant rear-ended her car. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff submitted medical bills of $29,147.30 for treatment of injuries to her neck and back. Defendant admitted causing the collision but denied that the minor impact was sufficient to have caused Plaintiff’s injuries. Defendant submitted photos of the
vehicle to support her claims. Defendant also claimed that Plaintiff denied prior injuries and motor vehicle accidents which was inconsistent with her past medical history and records.
EXPERT WITNESSES:
For the Plaintiff: For the Defendant:
Plaintiff submitted medical bills and records Dr. Tom Craven, MD Tulsa, OK Medical Opinion
VERDICT: Jury Trial (Two Days)
The Jury found in Favor of the Plaintiff and awarded Damages in the amount of $5,335.00.
(The Defendant filed an Offer to Confess Judgment in the amount of $15,000.00.)

Date: 12/17/08
Case Style: State of Oklahoma v LaQuita Inn and Suites
Judge:
Outcome: refund more than $2,200 to almost 70 consumers
Description: Price gouging during December 2007 ice storm

For More Information:
http://www.morelaw.com/verdicts/case.asp?n=&s=OK&d=38302

Date: 03/10/06
Case Style: Lane v. McGowan
Judge: Norman Thygesen
Outcome: Defense verdict.
Description: Medical malpractice.

For More Information:
http://www.morelaw.com/verdicts/case.asp?n=CJ%2D03%2D01036&s=OK%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&d=31193

Date: 06/22/05
Case Style: Eaves v Tyler District
Judge: A. Carl Robinson
Outcome: Plaintiff’s verdict for $4,844.02
Description: Auto Accident

For More Information:
http://www.morelaw.com/verdicts/case.asp?n=CJ-2004-1094&s=OK&d=31381

Date: 05/16/01
Case Style: Jeter v. Broadway Manor Health Care Center
Judge: Garrett
Outcome: Settled for $101,000
Description: Nursing home negligence involving a fall while Vanderlift slings were in use.

For More Information:
http://www.morelaw.com/verdicts/case.asp?n=CJ%2D98%2D223&s=OK%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&d=12810

Unemployment Rate:

Unemployment Rate:
May 2022: 3.4%
May 2021: 4.2%
May 2020: 10.9%
May 2019: 3.7%
May 2018: 4.7%
December 2017: 4.9%
December 2016: 5.6%
December 2015: 4.5%
December 2014: 5.0%
December 2013: 6.2%
December 2012: 6.6%
December 2011: 7.1%
December 2010: 7.8%

Demographic Information

Housing Units:
State Total: 1,734,066
County Total: 30,984

Poverty Populations:
State: 15.8%
County: 24.8%

Median Household Income:
State: $49,767
County: $41,329

Populations:
State: 3,943,079
County: 69,086

These materials are intended merely as an aid to better understand the counties in Oklahoma. The opinions of other lawyers in the state may vary from the opinions contained herein. The demographical information and jury verdicts in this report were obtained through public websites. All other information is the express opinion of Holden Litigation. Please contact Steve Holden for further information on the opinions expressed herein.