Legal Opinion

Walker v. Chouteau Lime Co., Inc.

Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Decided April 16, 1993No. 73608PublishedCited by 27 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

LAVENDER, Vice Chief Justice.

The question presented is whether there is a private cause of action against an insurer who violates provisions of the Unfair Claim Settlement Practices Act, 36 O.S. 1991 & Supp.1992 §§ 1221-1228 (Act). We hold the Act does not provide for a private right of action.

Lewis E. Walker sued Granville B. Head for negligence arising out of an auto accident. Head’s insurance company was sued for violations under the Act. The trial court dismissed the claim against the insurer, finding no private action under the Act. Walker appealed that dismissal. The court of appeals…

2Cases cited1 opinion

Holbert v. EcheverriaSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1987

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