Reform Bill Opponents Ask High Court for Immediate Review

By John P. Kamin, ReporterA suit challenging the constitutionality of the workers' compensation reform bill that created an administrative court system, slashed benefits and led to a 14.6% decrease in the state's advisory rate could be decided by the state Supreme Court in less than six months, claimants' attorneys said. The lawsuit asks the court to deem Senate Bill 1062 unconstitutional because it violates injured workers' due-process rights, contradicts the separation-of-powers doctrine and is vague and overbroad. Rep. Emily Virgin, D-Norman, Sen. Harry Coates, R-Seminole an...