Date: 02-18-2013

Case Style: Rodney Bell, Jr. v. Native American Coalition of Tulsa, Inc.

Case Number: CJ-2012-6326

Judge: Mary Fitzgerald

Court: District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Sean Johnson

Defendant's Attorney: Ryan T. Scharnell

Description: Rodney Bell, Jr. sued Native American Coalition of Tulsa, Inc. claiming:

1. Plaintiffs Rodney Bell, Jr. and Twamequa Bell are the parents and legal guardians of the minor plaintiff Rodney Bell, III and are residents of Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

2. Defendant Native American Coalition of Tulsa, Inc., is a not for profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oklahoma and operating in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

3. The parties herein have agreed that jurisdiction and venue are proper in Tulsa County, Oklahoma

CAUSE OF ACTION

4. On or about October 24, 2011, the minor child Rodney Bell, III was injured in an accident which occurred at Native American Coalition of Tulsa, Inc.’s premises in Tulsa, Oklahoma while under the supervision of Defendant.

5. As a result of the incidents, the minor Plaintiff required medical attention, and the minor Plaintiffs parents and next friends, Rodney Bell, Jr. and Twamequa Bell, incurred certain expenses for the care of the minor Plaintiff.

WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Plaintiffs pray for judgment against the Defendant in an amount in excess of $10,000.

Defendant appeared and answered as follows:

The Defendant, Native American Coalition of Tulsa, Inc., appears by and through its attorney of record, Ryan T. Scharnell, and for its answer to the Petition of the Plaintiffs filed
herein states the following:

1. Upon information and belief, Paragraph 1 of Plaintiffs’ Petition is Admitted.

2. Paragraphs 2-3 of Plaintiffs’ Petition are Admitted.

3. Paragraphs 4-5 of Plaintiffs’ Petition are Denied.

Outcome: Settlement in the amount of $18,500 approved and case dismissed with prejudice.

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