UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2006
FRONTIER OIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wyoming | 1-7627 | 74-1895085 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 600 Houston, Texas | | 77024-3411 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 688-9600 |
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Item 8.01. | Other material events |
On November 1, 2006, Frontier Oil Corporation issued a press release announcing that the Los Angeles Superior Court hearing the Beverly Hills Lawsuits has entered an order granting summary judgment in favor of Frontier Oil Corporation (Frontier). As a result of this order, the plaintiffs in the Beverly Hills Lawsuits can no longer prosecute claims against Frontier, either for Frontier’s alleged direct liability or for any of the plaintiff’s claims against Wainoco Oil & Gas Company (WOGC), a subsidiary of Frontier. The Court’s order, which may be appealed by the plaintiffs, pertains only to the claims against Frontier and not its subsidiary, WOGC, which remains a defendant. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Frontier Oil Corporation on November 1, 2006. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | FRONTIER OIL CORPORATION | |
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| | By: /s/ Michael C. Jennings | |
| | Michael C. Jennings | |
| | Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer | |
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| Date: November 1, 2006 | | |
