Date: 01-07-2016

Case Style: Gayle Ann Carico v. Madison Reid Lynn

Case Number: CJ-2014-1255

Judge: Thad Balkman

Court: District Court, Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Stan Ward and Woody Glass

Defendant's Attorney: Steve Daniels

Description: Norman, OK - Gayle Ann Carico sued Madison Reid Lynn on an auto negligence theory claiming:

1. Gayle Ann Carico ("Carico") is a resident of Cleveland County, State of Oklahoma.
2. Upon information and belief, Madison Reid Lynn ("Lynn") is a resident of

Cleveland County, State of Oklahoma.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

3. The facts and circumstances giving rise to this action occurred 1 n
Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
4. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action and venue is proper in Cleveland County.

FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES APPLICABLE TO ALL CLAIMS

5. On October 15, 2012, Madison Reid Lynn was operating a motor vehicle eastbound on SW 104th Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at approximately 4:00 p.m.
6. On October 15, 2002, Gayle Ann Carico was operating a motor vehicle eastbound on SW 104th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at approximately 4:00 p.m.
7. The vehicle operated by Carico was traveling with the flow of traffic and with the traffic in front of her vehicle.
8. Lynn, however, failed to keep a reasonable and safe distance between the vehicle she operated and the vehicle operated by Carico causing a collision.

FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION

NEGLIGENCE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE

9. Carico incorporates by way of reference the allegations set forth in

paragraphs 1-8.

10. Lynn operated her vehicle in a negligent and careless manner in one or more of the following ways:
(a) Lynn failed to devote full time and attention to the roadway; and
(b) Lynn failed to keep a safe distance between her vehicle and the vehicle operated by Carico.
11. As a direct and proximate result of Lynn's negligent and careless actions, she collided with the vehicle operated by Carico.
12. As a direct and proximate result of Lynn's negligent and careless actions, Carico sustained personal and physical injury that required medical care and treatment; experienced mental and emotional distress; and, suffered economic loss.
WHEREFORE, Gayle Ann Carico seeks judgment against Lynn as follows:

(a) For physical pain and suffering, past and future, in an amount in excess of

$75,000.00;


(b) For mental pain and suffering, past and future, in an amount in excess of

$75,000.00;


(c) For reimbursement of medical expenses;

(d) For interest as allowed; and

(d) Any such further relief as the Court finds just and reasonable.

Outcome: Settled and dismissed with prejudice.

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