Bad faith insurance disputes arise when policyholders claim that insurance companies do not act in good faith to honor a claim. Insurance companies have a duty to treat their policyholders fairly and to address claims promptly and reasonably. However, sometimes...
Year: 2024
The role of arbitration agreements in class action employment lawsuits
Arbitration agreements in employment contracts have become a significant topic of discussion, particularly in the context of class action lawsuits. These agreements typically require employees to resolve disputes through arbitration rather than the court system, and...
What should business owners know about the “open and obvious” hazard premise liability defense?
Imagine a typical day for a shopper entering a popular retail store. The fluorescent lights illuminate neatly arranged aisles, and the air hums with activity. The patron navigates the store with purpose, shopping list in hand. But as the shopper rounds a corner, their...
Comparative negligence, premises liability defense
If you own property in Oklahoma, you have a duty of care to keep visitors and guests safe. As a business owner, for example, if there’s a parking lot available for your customers, you must keep it adequately lit at night. If you have insufficient lighting, and someone...
This can help you avoid a wrongful termination lawsuit
Employers in Oklahoma and throughout the country can typically fire at will. This means that you do not have to have a reason to let one of your employees go. You just can’t break the law in doing so, meaning you can’t terminate employment for an illegal reason....