Date: 09-10-2012

Case Style: Patricia Jerrett-Winn v. Stephen Van Hook

Case Number: CJ-2012-298

Judge: Tom A. Lucas

Court: District Court, Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Bryan G. Garrett

Defendant's Attorney: Gary D. Roper

Description: Patricia Jerrett-Winn sued Stephen Van Hook on an auto negligence theory claiming:

1. That the Plaintiff, Patricia Jarrett-Winn, resides within Cleveland County, State of Oklahoma.

2. That the Defendant, Stephen Van Hook, resides within Cleveland County, State of Oklahoma.

3. That on or about the 4th day of August, 2011, at or near the intersection of N.W. l2’’ and N. Moore, in Moore, Oklahoma, Cleveland county, the Defendant, Stephen Van Hook, recklessly and ne9ligently drove his vehicle in such a manner to cause a collision between his vehicle and a vehicle driven by the Plaintiff, Patricia Jarrett-Winn, who was lawfully and properly on said roadway.

4. That the collision referred to herein was the direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Stephen Van Hook, in that he:

a. Failed to use reasonable care in the operation of the mote

b. Failed to devote full time and attention to his driving;

c. Failed to keep a proper lookout;

d. Failed to use the means at hand to avoid striking plaintiffs vehicle by using the braking and steering mechanisms of the motor vehicle he was driving; and,

e. Made an improper turn in front of oncoming traffic.

5. That as a result of the collision described the Plaintiff, Patricia Jarrett-Winn, suffered personal injuries causing the Plaintiff to seek medical treatment. Plaintiff has experienced physical pain and mental anguish and will, in all reasonable probability, continue to do so in the future by reason of the nature of Plaintiffs injuries. Plaintiff has been caused to incur medical charges, loss of earnings and expenses in the past and will continue to incur medical expenses and loss of earnings in the future for said injuries. Plaintiff has also suffered a loss of wages as a result of the collision described.

6. By reason of the above and foregoing, the Plaintiff, Patricia Jarrett-Winn, has been damaged in the sum in excess of Seventy-Five Thousand and No/I 00 Dollars ($75,000.00) for said injuries.

WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Patricia JarrettLWinn, prays for judgment against the Defendant, Stephen Van Hook, and for a total sum in excess of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars, ($75,000.00), costs of this action and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Defendant did not file an answer.

Outcome: The Plaintiff, Patricia Jarrett-Winn, hereby dismisses all claims against the Defendant, Stephen Van Hook, in the above styled and numbered action with prejudice to refiling.

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