JUDICIAL SCORECARD
HOW DID THE OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT JUSTICES RULE ON CASES?
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Welcome to the Oklahoma Judicial Scorecard, your resource for understanding the impact of the Oklahoma Supreme Court on our state. Discover how the rulings of the nine justices affect job growth, the rule of law, and Oklahoma values.
Despite Oklahoma’s conservative reputation, the Supreme Court often leans liberal. Each justice faces a retention vote every six years, with three up for retention in 2024. Our scorecard highlights key decisions on issues like tort reform, protections for unborn life, free speech, and public health mandates.
CASES
WORKERS’ COMP
STRICKLEN v. MULTIPLE INJURY TRUST FUND (2024)
In this case, the Court’s majority redefined the word “subsequent” in the statute to ensure the Plaintiff had a right to claim damages.
MAJORITY
James E.
EDMONDSON
Yvonne
KAUGER
Douglas L.
COMBS
Noma
GURICH
Richard
DARBY
DISSENT
M. John
KANE IV
Dustin P.
ROWE
Dana
KUEHN
James R.
WINCHESTER
NOT VOTING
FIRST AMENDMENT
HAYES v. PENKOSKI (2024)
In this case, the majority vacated a protective order granted against a street preacher for exercising his First Amendment rights.
SUPPORTING CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES
OPPOSING CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES
NOT VOTING
MAJORITY
M. John
KANE IV
Dustin P.
ROWE
James R.
WINCHESTER
Richard
DARBY
Dana
KUEHN
DISSENT
Yvonne
KAUGER
James E.
EDMONDSON
Douglas L.
COMBS
Noma
GURICH
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SUPPORTING CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES
OPPOSING CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES
NOT VOTING
TORT REFORM
BEASON v. I.E. MILLER SERVICES, INC. (2019)
Court struck down a tort reform law capping noneconomic damages calling it a 'special law.'
SUPPORTING CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES
OPPOSING CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES
NOT VOTING
MAJORITY
Richard
DARBY
Noma
GURICH
Douglas L.
COMBS
Yvonne
KAUGER
DISSENT
RECUSED
James R.
WINCHESTER
DISQUALIFIED
CONCUR IN PART/DISSENT IN PART
SEPARATION OF POWERS
RITTER v. STATE (2022)
Court struck down a law that prohibited schools from instituting mask mandates on kids absent special circumstances.
SUPPORTING CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES
OPPOSING CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES
NOT VOTING
MAJORITY
Yvonne
KAUGER
Richard
DARBY
M. John
KANE IV
James E.
EDMONDSON
RECUSED
James R.
WINCHESTER
CONCUR IN PART/DISSENT IN PART
Noma
GURICH
Dustin P.
ROWE
Dana
KUEHN
Douglas L.
COMBS
James E.
EDMONDSON