Coulter et al. v. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Settlement Affirmed by Kansas Supreme Court

In an opinion issued on January 11, 2013, the Kansas Supreme Court has affirmed the judgment approving the settlement.

Motion for Re-Argument

This is a Motion asking the Court for all parties to appear again before the Justices to reargue their respective positions.

As of July 1, 2011 the Kansas Supreme Court has not issued a decision.

As of July 1, 2011 the Kansas Supreme Court has not issued a decision.

Objector's Letter to the Kansas Supreme Court

Objector/Appellant Stan Boles filed a letter with the Kansas Supreme Court which included a Memorandum and Order from the Roderick v. XTO Energy case.

Oral Argument

Attorneys for the Plaintiff Class, Anadarko, and Appellant Stan Boles presented oral arguments before the Kansas Supreme Court on September 17, 2010. An audio recording of that proceeding can be accessed via the Supreme Court's web site. Click on number 103,310 under September 17, 2010 to hear arguments made by counsel and comm… Read Article

Motion to Expedite Appeal

The Plaintiff Class filed this Motion requesting that the Court expedite this appeal by setting the matter for oral argument as soon as possible.

Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Appeal Bond

The Plaintiff Class filed this Supplemental Memorandum in further support of their motion for an appeal bond.

Reply Brief of Appellant to Appellee/Anadarko

Objector/Appellant filed this Reply to the brief filed by Anadarko.

Reply Brief of Appellant to Plaintiffs/Appellees

Objector/Appellant filed this Reply to the brief filed by the Plaintiff Class.

Brief of Appellee/Anadarko

Brief filed in the Kansas Court of Appeals by Anadarko.

Brief of Plaintiffs/Appellees

Brief filed in the Kansas Court of Appeals by the Plaintiff Class.

Order - granting Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion to Transfer

The Court granted the Renewed Motion to Transfer filed by the Plaintiff Class.

Brief of Appellant by Objector/Appellant

Brief filed in the Kansas Court of Appeals by Objector/Appellant.

Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion to Transfer

The Plaintiff Class renewed their motion to transfer the case to the Kansas Supreme Court.

Order - dismissing Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer

The Court dismissed Plaintiffs' motion to transfer.

Anadarko's Response to Dan Reineke's Affidavit in Support of Motion to Strike

In response to the affidavit of Dan Reineke filed by Objector Stan Boles, Anadarko again asked the Court to grant the motion to strike Mr. Reineke's testimony.

Objector's Notice of Filing Dan Reineke's Affidavit

Objector Stan Boles filed an Affidavit of Daniel T. Reineke in an attempt to explain the allegations raised by Anadarko.

Journal Entry

The Court (Judge Clinton Peterson, to whom the case was assigned following Judge Smith's retirement) denied Objector Stan Boles' request for further findings of fact and conclusions of law, denied Boles' request to amend Judge Smith's previous rulings, and denied the motion to strike the testimony of Mr. Reineke since Judge Smi… Read Article

Order - denying Motion for Appeal Bond

The Court denied the motion for an appeal bond.

Anadarko's Reply in Support of Motion to Strike Testimony of Dan Reineke

Anadarko filed this Reply to Objector Stan Boles' opposition to Anadarko's motion to strike the testimony of Dan Reineke.