Date: 10-27-2013

Case Style: Laurie Jean Phillips v. Jakia Jordan Garris

Case Number: CJ-2012-4423

Judge: Linda G. Morrissey

Court: District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: William D. Thomas and James C. thomas

Defendant's Attorney:

Description: Laurie Jean Phillips sued Jakia Jordan Garris on an auto negligence theory claiming:

1. That, at all times material herein, Plaintiff was a resident of Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma, and within the jurisdiction of this Court.

2. That the facts giving rise to this cause of action occurred at the intersection of South Denver and West 13ttj Street, in Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma, and within the jurisdiction of this Court,,

3 That on or about the day of June, 2012, the Plaintiff was operating her motor vehicle, driving East bound on 13th street, and with a green light facing her, she proceeded through Denver Avenue, a four lane street, and Plaintiff was almost through the intersection, when Defendant’s vehicle, heading north, struck the passenger side of Plaintiff’s car.

4. That Defendant, Jakia Jordan Garris, under the influence of marijuana, negligently drove his care into Plaintiffs vehicle with such force, the it rolled Plaintiffs car.

5. That when Defendant struck Plaintiffs vehicle with such extraordinary force, Defendant was driving his vehicle in a grossly negligent maimer; and as a direct result of Defendant’s gross and wanton conduct in operating his vehicle, Plaintiff suffered severe, painful physical and mental permanent injuries.

6. That at the time of the negligence and gross negligence of the Defendant and the resulting injuries to this Plaintiff, the Plaintiff was a practicing attorney, whose physical and mental injury, caused her much pain and suffering, and also severe mental anguish and emotional distress, all of which distracted her attention from her legal practices.

7. That after the accident between Plaintiff and Defendant, Defendant Garris walked further east, away from accident scene and tossed a marijuana baggie on north side of concrete bather.

8. That the baggie, containing green leafy substance, was retrieved by Firefighters Hickson and Shearer and was turned over to TPD Officer D. Embrey, who, based on his experience, identified the green leafy substance as marijuana.

WHEREFORE, premises considered, Plaintiff prays for judgment against the Defendant for sums in excess of $10,000.00, together with interest thereon, costs of this action and for such other relief to which she may be entitled.

Outcome: Dismissed without prejudice.

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