University of Oklahoma Civil Rights Class Action
Last verified October 17, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, W.D. Oklahoma (No. 5:24-cv-00495).
- May 15, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against the University of Oklahoma and several university officials, apparently alleging civil rights violations. The nature-of-suit code is 440 (Civil Rights: Other). The court recently denied a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' first amended complaint, allowing the case to proceed.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the University of Oklahoma Civil Rights Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed May 15, 2024 in the District Court, W.D. Oklahoma (No. 5:24-cv-00495).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the University of Oklahoma Civil Rights Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Peter A. Patterson (Cooper & Kirk, PLLC); Kate Hardiman (Cooper & Kirk, PLLC); David H. Thompson (Cooper & Kirk, PLLC); Ryan A Haynie (Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs). For The University of Oklahoma: Patricia A Sawyer (Whitten Burrage); Michael Thomas Raupp (Husch Blackwell LLP); Michael Burrage (Whitten Burrage); Hayley Elizabeth Hanson (Husch Blackwell LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Kayla Savage
- Logan Rhines
- Brayden Johnson
Defendants
- Dorion Billups
- Courtney Henderson
- Jeff Blahnik
- Joseph Harroz , Jr.
- The University of Oklahoma
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Peter A. PattersonCooper & Kirk, PLLCRepresents Brayden Johnson, Logan Rhines, Kayla Savageppatterson@cooperkirk.com · (202) 220-9600
- Kate HardimanCooper & Kirk, PLLCRepresents Brayden Johnson, Logan Rhines, Kayla Savagekhrhodes@cooperkirk.com · (202) 220-9600
- David H. ThompsonCooper & Kirk, PLLCRepresents Brayden Johnson, Logan Rhines, Kayla Savage2 tracked casesdthompson@cooperkirk.com · (202) 220-9600
- Ryan A HaynieOklahoma Council of Public AffairsRepresents Brayden Johnson, Logan Rhines, Kayla Savageryan@ocpathink.org · (405) 590-6070
Counsel for defendants
- Patricia A SawyerWhitten BurrageRepresents The University of Oklahoma, Joseph Harroz , Jr., Jeff Blahnik, Courtney Henderson, Dorion Billupspsawyer@whittenburragelaw.com · (405) 516-7800
- Michael Thomas RauppHusch Blackwell LLPRepresents The University of Oklahoma, Joseph Harroz , Jr., Jeff Blahnik, Courtney Henderson, Dorion Billupsmichael.raupp@huschblackwell.com · (816) 983-8324
- Michael BurrageWhitten BurrageRepresents The University of Oklahoma, Joseph Harroz , Jr., Jeff Blahnik, Courtney Henderson, Dorion Billups2 tracked casesmburrage@whittenburragelaw.com · (405) 516-7800
- Hayley Elizabeth HansonHusch Blackwell LLPRepresents The University of Oklahoma, Joseph Harroz , Jr., Jeff Blahnik, Courtney Henderson, Dorion Billupshayley.hanson@huschblackwell.com · (816) 983-8377
- Derek Todd TeeterHusch Blackwell LLPRepresents The University of Oklahoma, Joseph Harroz , Jr., Jeff Blahnik, Courtney Henderson, Dorion Billupsderek.teeter@huschblackwell.com · (816) 214-3616
- Daniel SolomonHusch Blackwell LLPRepresents The University of Oklahoma, Joseph Harroz , Jr., Jeff Blahnik, Courtney Henderson, Dorion Billupsdanny.solomon@huschblackwell.com · (202) 378-2300
- Armand PaliottaUniversity of Oklahoma Office of Legal CounselRepresents The University of Oklahoma, Joseph Harroz , Jr., Jeff Blahnik, Courtney Henderson, Dorion Billupsapaliotta@ou.edu · (405) 325-4124
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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