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OKLAHOMA

Negligence / Personal Injury

2 Years 2 years with Discovery Rule

Products Liability

2 Years 2 years with Discovery Rule

Wrongful Death

2 Years 2 years with Discovery rule

Medical Malpractice

2 Years 2 years with Discovery Rule. In the case of a minor under 12, the parent or guardian must bring suit on behalf of the minor within seven years after the malpractice. If the minor was injured at age 12 or older, he or she has one year after turning 18 to file suit. In no event may such a minor file suit less than two years after the date of the act giving rise to the injury occurred.

Municipalities

Actions: 180 days from denial of claim.  Claim must be presented within 1 year of occurrence.

Intentional Torts

1 Year 1 year

Discovery Rule

Standard rule but see specific rule for medical malpractice.

Fraud of Defendant

2 Years 2 Years, time running from discovery.

Disabilities

For malpractice, if incompetent or infant under 12, action must be brought within 7 years of occurrence.  Otherwise, for infant, within 1 year after majority (18th birthday) but never less than 2 years after injury.

Comparative Negligence

Applies.

Charitable Immunity

Waived.

Sovereign Immunity

Waived, however, specific rules apply as to amounts recoverable.

Punitive Damages

Clear and convincing evidence that conduct of defendant was malicious and intentional.  Amounts vary depending upon conduct of defendant.
Caps: Depends on outcome of claim.

Consumer Fraud Complaint

Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Practices
(405)521-3921 (Oklahoma City)
(918)581-2885 (Tulsa)