§76-2. Damages for deceit.
One who willfully deceives another, with intent to induce him to alter his position to his injury or risk, is liable for any damage which he thereby suffers. R.L. 1910, § 993.
§76-20. Refusing to furnish records – Penalty.
Any person refusing to furnish records or information required in Section 3 of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Added by Laws 1976, c. 44, § 4, emerg. eff. April 8, 1976.
§76-20.1. Healing arts – Standard of care.
The standard of care required of those engaging in the practice of the healing arts within the State of Oklahoma shall be measured by national standards. Added by Laws 1983, c. 231, § 1.
§76-20.2. Chelation or other authorized therapy not prohibited.
Nothing in the above act shall be construed to prohibit the use of chelation therapy or any other therapy or treatment authorized by law. Added by Laws 1983, c. 231, § 2.
§76-21. Presumption of negligence.
In any action arising from negligence in the rendering of medical care, a presumption of negligence shall arise if the following foundation facts are first established: 1. The plaintiff sustained any injury; 2. Said injury was proximately caused by an instrumentality solely within the control of the defendant or defendants; and 3. Such injury does […]
§76-23. Public utilities – Definitions – Fraud – Penalties – Civil liability – Exemptions.
A. As used in this section: 1. “Utility” means any person, firm, corporation, district or association, whether private, municipal, body politic or cooperative, which is engaged in the sale, generation, distribution or delivery of electricity, water or gas; 2. “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association; and 3. “Utility service” means the furnishing, […]
§76-24. Definitions.
In Sections 5 through 10 of this act, the following definitions shall apply: 1. “Professional review body” means a public or private body organized in whole or in part for the purpose of maintaining standards of conduct and competence for accountants, architects, chiropodists, chiropractors, dentists, professional engineers, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, psychologists or veterinarians; 2. “Professional […]
§76-25. Professional review body, staff and personnel – Limitation of liability.
A professional review body, members and staff of such professional review body and persons who contract with such professional review body shall not be liable in any way in damages under any law of this state with respect to a professional review action taken in good faith by such professional review body. Added by Laws […]
§76-26. Persons supplying information to professional review body – Protection from liability.
Any person who supplies information in good faith and with reasonable belief that such information is true to a professional review body shall not be liable in any way in damages with respect to giving such information to the professional review body. Added by Laws 1987, c. 78, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1987.
§76-27. Limitations on liability – Extent.
Protection from liability in damages pursuant to Sections 6 and 7 of this act shall not extend to actions for violation of civil rights or for antitrust. Added by Laws 1987, c. 78, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1987.
§76-28. Professional review body – Requirements for protection from liability.
Protection from liability pursuant to Section 6 of this act shall be available only on the condition that the professional review action is taken or recommendation is made under the following requirements: A. The action is taken: 1. In reasonable belief that it will maintain or enhance the quality of professional standards of conduct or […]
§76-29. Emergency exception from notice and hearing requirement.
Where failure to act expeditiously may reasonably result in an imminent danger to the public or individual, a professional review body may immediately act to prevent the danger without conducting a prior hearing or giving notice provided that notice and opportunity for hearing must follow the action within three (3) days. Added by Laws 1987, […]
§76-3. Deceits defined and classed.
A deceit, within the meaning of the last section is either: 1. The suggestion, as a fact, of that which is not true by one who does not believe it to be true. 2. The assertion, as a fact, of that which is not true, by one who has no reasonable ground for believing it […]
§76-31. Volunteers, charitable organizations, and not-for-profit corporations – Immunity from civil liability – Limitations
A. Any volunteer shall be immune from liability in a civil action on the basis of any act or omission of the volunteer resulting in damage or injury if: 1. The volunteer was acting in good faith and within the scope of the volunteer’s official functions and duties for a charitable organization or not-for-profit corporation; […]
§76-31.3. Oklahoma Health Care Access Act – Volunteer Health Care Provider Program.
A. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma Health Care Access Act”. B. The State Department of Health is hereby directed to develop a plan to increase access to health care for all Oklahomans through the use of volunteers including, but not limited to, expanding the number of health care […]
§76-32. Volunteer Professional Services Immunity Act.
A. This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Volunteer Professional Services Immunity Act”. B. As used in the Volunteer Professional Services Immunity Act, “charitable clinic” means a nonprofit entity organized for the purpose of providing health care services without charge or for a minimal fee. C. Any volunteer professional or volunteer […]
§76-32.1. Liability for physician or health care provider acting in volunteer capacity.
A. As used in this section: 1. “Health care provider” means any person or other entity who is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the provisions of Title 59 or Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes to render health care services in the practice of a profession or in the ordinary course of business; 2. […]
§76-33. Immunity from liability – Application.
A. For the purposes of this section, “person” means an individual, association, for-profit or nonprofit artificial entity created under state law, religious organization, or charitable organization. B. Any person, or any agent of that person, who voluntarily and without the expectation or receipt of compensation provides services, goods or shelter at any place in this […]
§76-38. Short title – Common Sense Consumption Act.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Common Sense Consumption Act”. Added by Laws 2013, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 19, § 2, emerg. eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Text formerly resided under repealed Title 76, § 34, which was derived from Laws 2009, c. 228, § 43, which was held unconstitutional by […]
§76-39. Intent of act.
The intent of the Common Sense Consumption Act is to prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, packers, distributors, carriers, holders, sellers, marketers or advertisers of food products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Added by Laws 2013, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 19, § 3, emerg. eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Text formerly resided under repealed […]