Date: 11-01-2012

Case Style: Darcy Slaughter v. Kenneth Stroope

Case Number: CJ-2011-1754

Judge: Tom A. Lucas

Court: District Court, Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: David L. Teasdale and Jerry W. Foshee

Defendant's Attorney: Wesley G. Smith and Gary D. Roper

Description: COMES NOW the Plaintiff, Darcy Slaughter, and for her cause of action against the Defendant, Kenneth Stroope, alleges and states:

1. That on or about August 20, 2011, at or near the intersection of NW 12� ST. and N. Janeway Ave., City of Moore, Cleveland County, State of Oklahoma, Defendant, Kenneth Stroope, negligently drove a motor vehicle causing a collision with vehicle lawfully operated by the Plaintifl Darcy Slaughter.

2. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, the Plaintiff has sustained serious bodily injuries; has sustained aggravation of all pre-existing injuries; has incurred and will incur future medical expenses, has incurred and will occur future loss of wages; has suffered tremendous mental pain and suffering and has incurred property damages in an amount in excess of $75,000.00.

WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays for judgment against the Defendant for personal injuries in the sum in excess of $75,000.00 plus interest, costs and all such other and further relief for which the Plaintiff may be entitled.

COME NOW the Defendant, Kenneth Stroope, and for the answer to the Petition filed on behalf of the Plaintiff, alleges and state as follows:

ADMISSIONS AND DENIALS

1. Defendant generally and specifically denies each and every material allegation contained in the Petition filed on behalf of the Plaintiff except for those which may be specifically admitted hereinafter.

2. Defendant admits that there was a collision of automobiles at the approximate time and location alleged in Plaintiff’s Petition.

3. Defendant is without sufficient information, knowledge, or belief to either admit or deny the allegations of injuries and damages alleged in Plaintiff’s Petition, and therefore denies the same, and demands strict proof thereof. 13. Discovery in this case is just commencing, and reserves the right to amend his answer to assert additional affirmative defenses as they may be ascertained.

WHEREFORE, premises considered, defendant pray that Plaintiff’s Petition be dismissed and Plaintiff take nothing thereby; further Defendant prays for the costs of this action and for such relief as may be fair and equitable.

Outcome: Settled and dismissed with prejudice.

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