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Claire Hosterman v. City of Stillwater, et al.

Date: 05-09-2026

Case Number: 5:24-cv-00976

Judge: Scott L. Palk

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (Oklahoma County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Dan Smolen, Bryon Helm, Robert Blackmore

Defendant's Attorney: William Moon for the City of Stillwater, et al.

Jessica Dark, Bob Lafferrandre, William Nester for Christian Vanover, et al.

Description:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory.

By Kent Morlan

Claire Hosterman a former OSU student claimed that her civil rights were violated when she was strip searched in 2022 by City of Stillwater cops.
Outcome:
Settled for $2.5 million.
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Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Claire Hosterman v. City of Stillwater, et al.?

The outcome was: Settled for $2.5 million.

Which court heard Claire Hosterman v. City of Stillwater, et al.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (Oklahoma County), OK. The presiding judge was Scott L. Palk.

Who were the attorneys in Claire Hosterman v. City of Stillwater, et al.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Dan Smolen, Bryon Helm, Robert Blackmore. Defendant's attorney: William Moon for the City of Stillwater, et al. Jessica Dark, Bob Lafferrandre, William Nester for Christian Vanover, et al..

When was Claire Hosterman v. City of Stillwater, et al. decided?

This case was decided on May 9, 2026.