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Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Oklahoma Supreme Court affirmed that proceeds from a wrongful death case could be validly assigned to a trust before being obtained by the settlor, upholding the intent of the deceased's parents.
Additional Notes
Wrongful death lawsuit resulted in a $10 million jury verdict and $250,000 punitive damages, later settled for $10 million plus interest. Parents had assigned expected proceeds to a trust.