Product Liability
Product Liability Articles
Wrongful Death Claim by a Parent
Oklahoma, like most states, limits claims for work related injuries to workers compensation injuries. An injured worker receives compensation for his or her injuries through the workers compensation system, rather than through the courts. The amount of...
Jeremy Ward and Jennifer Ary Appeal Victory
On October 4, 2019, Jeremy Ward and Jennifer Ary obtained a ruling from the Oklahoma Supreme Court reversing and remanding a judgment adverse to our clients. Our clients, the Plaintiffs, sued Defendant Tamko Building Products in the Oklahoma state court system for the...
2019 Super Lawyers
FFQG+R congratulates the following for being named 2019 Super Lawyers: Joe Farris Top 10 Super Lawyer in the State Oklahoma (Professional Liability), Paula Quillin Top 25 Women in the State of Oklahoma (Employment), Curtis Roberts (Family Law), Jason Goodnight...
Liability of Component Part Manufacturer in Relation to Whole Product Manufacturer
Liability of Component Part Manufacturer in Relation to Whole Product Manufacturer A. Tort Claims 1. Generally A final product assembler who takes products manufactured by a number of companies to create an end product is ultimately responsible for the end product if...
Enforceability of Pre-Liability Waivers (“Exculpatory Clauses”)
Enforceability of Pre-Liability Waivers (“Exculpatory Clauses”) - Although Oklahoma looks upon liability waivers with a somewhat jaundiced eye, such waivers can be valid if a series of conditions are satisfied. A. Main Cases and Limitations The Oklahoma Supreme Court...
Codified Protections for Product Manufacturers, Sellers, & Distributors, 76 O.S. Section 57.2
On April 28, 2014, Oklahoma House Bill Number OK547HB 3365 (“HB 3365”) passed. The new statute relates to product liability actions, will be codified at 76 O.S. § 57.2, and becomes effective November 1, 2014. The statute provides a rebuttable presumption the...
Rational Use of Product Act – Proposed Oklahoma Legislation
Proposed legislation is before the Oklahoma Senate pertaining to product liability claims in Oklahoma. The proposed legislation, if enacted, would provide further protections for product manufacturers. The “Rational Use of a Product Act,” would include the following...
Elements of a Claim Against a Manufacturer for Products Liability under Oklahoma Law
Per Oklahoma's Uniform Jury Instruction No. 12.1 the elements of a claim for manufacturers' products liability are: A party claiming damages under Manufacturers' Products Liability has the burden of proving each of the following: 1. The Defendant manufactured, sold,...