Legal Opinion
Blythe v. University of Oklahoma
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided December 23, 2003No. 98,371PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLavender, J.
T1 The issue in the present cause is whether the collateral source rule applies in the context of a workers' compensation claim for prescription expense reimbursement. If applicable, the collateral source rule ensures that the injured employee's recovery is not diminished by benefits, saving or insurance of the injured employee. We hold that the collateral source rule, to the extent it is codified in the Workers' Compensation Act at 85 0.8.2001 § 45(A.), applies in this case and the COCA erred in sustaining the WCC's refusal to apply that rule and/or the terms of that statute in the instant…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Samman v. Multiple Injury Trust FundSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 2001
- City of Tulsa v. State Ex Rel. Public Employees Relations BoardSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1998
- DENCO BUS LINES, INC. v. HargisSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1951
- Handy v. City of LawtonSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1992
- Travelers Insurance v. National Farmers Union Property & Casualty Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1972
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3Cited by18 opinions
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