Western District of Oklahoma

Motions to Dismiss in Apache Tribe’s RICO Suit against Tribal Leaders, Law Firms, and Wells Fargo

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Apache Tribe of Okla. v. Brown et al. (W.D. Okla.), so far:

Apache Tribe v Brown Complaint

Foshee and Yaffe Motion to Dismiss

Brown Motion to Dismiss

Apache Tribe Opposition to Brown Motion to Dismiss

Apache Tribe Opposition to Foshee Motion to Dismiss

Foshee and Yaffe Reply

Federal Court Dismisses Relator Suit Against Iowa Tribe of Okla.

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Morgan Buildings and Spas Inc v. Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma (W.D. Okla.):

DCT Order Dismissing Morgan Complaint

Iowa Tribe Renewed Motion to Dismiss

Morgan’s Response

Iowa Tribe Reply

 

Carattini v. Salazar — Leadership Dispute at Apache Tribe of Oklahoma

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials, in which the federal court affirmed a DOI decision related to a tribal election matter:

DCT Order Affirming DOI Decision

Carattini Motion for Summary J 2009

Interior Response Motion

Carattini Response

Interior Reply

Federal Court Declines to Remand to Okla. Courts a Tort Claim against Comanche Casino

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Muhammad v. Comanche Nation Casino (W.D. Okla.):

DCT Order Denying Muhammad Motion to Remand

Comanche Motion to Dismiss

Muhammad Response to Motion to Dismiss

Comanche Reply re Motion to Dismiss

Muhammad Motion for Remand

Comanche Response to Motion for Remand

Comanche Supplemental Authority

Muscogee Housing Dept. v. HUD Complaint re: NAHASDA Investment Income

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Interesting case: Muscogee Housing v HUD Complaint

Oklahoma State Trial Court Has Honored Federal Injunction in Eastern Shawnee Case

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Yesterday, July 2, according to Michael McBride. Here is the federal injunction at issue:

Judgment Confirming Arbitration Award in Favor of ESTOO 07-01.

Federal Court Squarely Enjoins Oklahoma Courts from Exercising Jurisdiction over Tort Claims under Compact

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Here is Tuesday’s judgment in the Chickasaw/Choctaw case: 2010-06-29 (38) Judgment.

Eastern Shawnee Tribe Also Awarded Injunction against Oklahoma Courts in Gaming Compact Disputes

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion: Eastern Shawnee Tribe v. State of Oklahoma.

The Tribe’s motion for summary J and its complaint were posted earlier today here.

Eastern Shawnee Complaint and Motion for Summary J in Gaming Compact Arbitration Case

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Similar to the Chickasaw and Choctaw case we noted last week.

Here are the materials in Eastern Shawnee Tribe v. Oklahoma:

2010172 – ESTOO v. OK – Complaint – FILE-STAMPED 5.4.10 – 1 –

2014075 – ESTOO v. OK – Plaintiff ESTOOs Motion for Summary J

Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations Win Injunction against Oklahoma Courts for Accepting Jurisdiction over Claims under their Gaming Compact

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the order in Choctaw Nation and Chickasaw Nation v. State of Oklahoma (W.D. Okla.): choctawchickasaworder.

If you’ll recall, the Oklahoma Supreme Court in a series of cases held that state courts were “courts of competent jurisdiction” to take jurisdiction over tort claims brought under a Class III gaming compact approved by Oklahoma voters and, later, several Oklahoma tribes.

Oklahoma tribes (with the State consenting) then invoked the arbitration provision of the compacts, arguing the Supreme Court had violated the terms of the compact. They were successful.

This federal suit followed. Very interesting case.