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TULSA COUNTY • CJ-2025-14

Capital One, N.A. v. Ricky L Hall

Filed: Jul 13, 2023
Type: CJ

What's This Case About?

Let’s be honest: $30,000 in credit card debt isn’t exactly shocking in 2024. But when a national bank sues a guy from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, for exactly $30,000.68—down to the penny—and the only action on his account is interest quietly piling up while he ghosts his mail, you know you’re not reading a financial thriller. You’re reading a slow-motion fiscal horror story. And the scariest part? There are no villains. Just compound interest, a missed payment, and the cold, unblinking eye of the Recoveries department.

So who is Ricky L. Hall? Well, according to the court filing, he’s a resident of Tulsa County, Oklahoma, which technically makes him a person of interest in this saga—but not much else. We don’t know if he’s a welder, a teacher, or a former rodeo clown. We don’t know if he maxed out the card on medical bills, a Vegas trip, or a lifetime supply of beef jerky. All we know is that at some point, Ricky had a Capital One credit card, used it, stopped paying, and now owes just over thirty grand. His last known address? 512 W Toledo St, Broken Arrow—home of one Ricky L. Hall and, according to the statement, a second cardholder named Cathleen J. Hall. Are they married? Siblings? Roommates who split the Amazon Prime bill? The document doesn’t say, but the fact that Cathleen has her own card under the same account suggests a shared financial fate. Or at least a shared credit limit.

Now, let’s talk about what actually happened—or more accurately, what didn’t happen. Because the real story here isn’t a spending spree. It’s a silence. A void. A financial black hole where payments go to die. According to the account statement attached to the lawsuit, Ricky hasn’t made a single payment. Not one. His “Payments” line? $0.00. “Other Credits”? $0.00. “Transactions”? Also $0.00. The only thing that’s been happening on this account is interest—specifically, $565.22 in interest charged during the final billing cycle, bringing the total balance to $30,000.68. That’s right: the debt grew while nothing was being bought, nothing was being paid, and apparently, nothing was being done. The account has “charged off,” which is banker-speak for “we’ve given up on you paying voluntarily and now we’re suing.” The card is now handled by the Recoveries department, which sounds like a post-apocalyptic task force but is, in fact, just Capital One’s polite way of saying, “We’re coming for you.”

So why are we in court? Legally, Capital One is claiming one thing: breach of contract. Specifically, they say Ricky entered into a credit agreement, used the card (thereby accepting the terms), and then failed to pay what he owes. That’s it. No fraud. No identity theft. No wild allegations of fake crocodile-skin luggage purchases. Just a straightforward “you borrowed, you didn’t repay, now we want our money.” The bank isn’t even asking for attorney’s fees—just the $30,000.68, court costs, and “all other relief to which the Plaintiff may be entitled,” which is legalese for “and whatever else the judge feels like giving us.” They also made sure to note that Ricky isn’t on active military duty, which is a legal requirement before suing someone—apparently, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is the one thing standing between Uncle Sam and a credit card lawsuit.

Now, $30,000.68—let’s put that in perspective. In Tulsa County, that’s not a fortune, but it’s not nothing. It’s a down payment on a modest house. It’s two years of rent in a decent apartment. It’s a brand-new Toyota Camry. Or, if you’re Ricky Hall, it’s what happens when you stop paying a credit card with a 23.15% APR. That’s not a typo—23.15%. And if you had a cash advance? Oh, sweet summer child, that’s 30.15%. The interest is calculated daily using the “Average Daily Balance” method, which sounds like math homework but is actually how banks ensure you never escape. Every day, they take your balance, add new charges (or in this case, just more interest), subtract nothing, and charge you again the next day. It’s a debt treadmill with no off-ramp.

What does Capital One want? The full balance. No negotiation in the filing. No “we’d accept $15,000 to settle.” Just a clean, cold judgment for $30,000.68. And if they get it? They can garnish wages, freeze bank accounts, or place liens on property. This isn’t just about getting paid—it’s about setting a precedent. Or at least making an example. Because if Ricky doesn’t show up to court or fight the claim, the judge will likely grant the judgment by default, and poof—just like that, the debt becomes a court order. And Capital One can start collecting with the full power of the state behind them.

So what’s our take? Look, we’re not here to shame anyone for being in debt. Life happens. Medical emergencies, job loss, divorce—these things don’t come with warning labels or grace periods. But what makes this case absurd isn’t the amount. It’s the emptiness of it. There are no receipts for skydiving lessons or private jets. No record of a single transaction in the final statement. Just interest, compounding like mold in a forgotten Tupperware. It’s the financial equivalent of a haunted house—nobody’s living there, but the lights are still on, and the bills keep coming.

And let’s talk about that address: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Population: around 100,000. Not exactly Wall Street. This isn’t some hedge fund manager dodging a margin call. This is a regular person, presumably, who got caught in the credit card machine—one of those sleek, glossy offers that says “0% intro APR!” and then slaps you with 23% after six months. And once you miss a payment? The fees, the interest, the dunning letters—it’s a death spiral. Capital One isn’t evil for suing. They’re a business. But the system? The system is designed to turn a missed payment into a lifelong anchor.

So who are we rooting for? Honestly? We’re rooting for the conversation that never happened. The one where Capital One picks up the phone and says, “Hey, we see you’re struggling. Let’s work something out.” Or where Ricky calls them first and says, “I can’t pay it all, but I can pay something.” But that’s not how this works anymore. Now it’s automated statements, AI chatbots, and lawsuits filed en masse by law firms in Louisiana on behalf of banks in Virginia. It’s not personal. And that’s the problem.

At the end of the day, this case is less about Ricky L. Hall and more about all of us. Because if you’ve ever had a credit card, ever carried a balance, ever stared at a statement and thought, I’ll deal with this next month—you’re one missed payment away from your own version of this. And that’s not a legal issue. That’s a cultural one. So here’s a public service announcement from CrazyCivilCourt: pay your bills. Or at least answer your mail. Because the Recoveries department? They don’t care about your excuses. They only care about their $30,000.68.

Case Overview

$30,001 Demand Petition
Jurisdiction
District Court, Oklahoma
Relief Sought
$30,001 Monetary
Plaintiffs
  • Capital One, N.A. business
    Rep: Roy J. Martin, (OBA# 19875), Alexis P. Guerrero, (OBA# 36132), Couch Lambert, LLC
Defendants
Claims
# Cause of Action Description
1 breach of credit agreement Plaintiff seeks judgment against Defendant for principal amount due of $30,000.68, all costs of court, and all other relief to which the Plaintiff may be entitled

Petition Text

2,521 words
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR TULSA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CAPITAL ONE, N.A. PLAINTIFF RICKY L HALL DEFENDANT(S) Case No. PETITION Comes now the Plaintiff, CAPITAL ONE, N.A. ("Plaintiff"), and for its cause of action against the Defendant(s) alleges and states as follows: 1. Plaintiff, CAPITAL ONE, N.A., is and at all times relevant to this action has been a National Association. 2. That the Defendant(s) herein is a resident of Tulsa County, Oklahoma and this Court has jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter herein. 3. RICKY L HALL entered into a credit agreement with CAPITAL ONE, N.A.. Defendant's use of the card to make purchases constitutes his/her acceptance to the terms and conditions set forth in said credit agreement. 4. At the time of filing, RICKY L HALL is justly indebted to CAPITAL ONE, N.A. in the amount of $30,000.68. 5. Counsel for Plaintiff submits that after diligent search, RICKY L HALL does not serve on active duty in the military. 6. CAPITAL ONE, N.A. is not requesting attorney's fees in this action. 7. The account is past due and payable; demands for payment have been refused; and there are no set-offs or counterclaims. 8. Plaintiff has complied with all the terms, conditions, and provisions of the account and is duly empowered to bring this action. 9. Plaintiff is entitled as a matter of law to a judgment in its favor and against Defendant(s), RICKY L HALL, for the principal amount due, being $30,000.68. 10. Attached as Exhibit 1 is an account statement showing the balance due. WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, Plaintiff, CAPITAL ONE, N.A., prays for judgment against the Defendant(s), RICKY L HALL, in the sum of $30,000.68, all costs of court, and all other relief to which the Plaintiff may be entitled. CAPITAL ONE, N.A., PLAINTIFF By: [signature] Roy J. Martin, (OBA# 19875) Alexis P. Guerrero, (OBA# 36132) Couch Lambert, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 3501 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 800 Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 838-7747 [email protected] EXHIBIT 1 Payment Information Payment Due Date PAST DUE For online and phone payments, the deadline is 8pm ET. New Balance $30,000.68 Minimum Payment Due $30,000.68 IMPORTANT: Your account has charged off and is now serviced by the Recoveries department at 1-800-258-9319. Your full balance is due. Any payment you make will reduce your balance and help pay off your debt faster. The amount you owe may differ if you've entered into a separate payment agreement. Account Summary <table> <tr> <th>Previous Balance</th> <td>$29,435.46</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Payments</th> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Other Credits</th> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Transactions</th> <td>+ $0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Cash Advances</th> <td>+ $0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Fees Charged</th> <td>+ $0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Interest Charged</th> <td>+ $565.22</td> </tr> <tr> <th>New Balance</th> <td>= $30,000.68</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Available Credit (as of Apr 09, 2024)</th> <td>N/A</td> </tr> </table> Account Notifications Welcome to your account notifications. Check back here each month for important updates about your account. Pay or manage your account at capitalone.com Customer Service: 1-800-227-4825 See reverse for Important Information RICKY L HALL 512 W TOLEDO ST BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012-6425 Payment Due Date: Past Due Account ending in 8169 New Balance $30,000.68 Minimum Payment Due $30,000.68 Amount Enclosed $ Please send us this portion of your statement and only one check (or one money order) payable to Capital One to ensure your payment is processed promptly. Allow at least seven business days for delivery. How can I Avoid Paying Interest Charges? If you your New Balance in full by the due date each month, we will not charge interest on new transactions that post to the purchase balance. If you have been paying in full without Interest Charges, but fail to pay your next New Balance in full, we will charge interest on the unpaid balance. Interest Charges on Cash Advances and Special Transfers start on the transaction date. Promotional offers may allow you to pay less than the total New Balance and avoid paying interest on new transactions that post to your purchase balance. See the front of your statement for additional information. How is the Interest Charge Determined? Interest Charges accrue from the date of the transaction, date the transaction is processed or the first day of the Billing Cycle. Interest accrues daily on every unpaid amount until it is paid in full. Interest accrued during a Billing Cycle posts to your account at the end of the Billing cycle and appears on your next statement. You may owe Interest Charges even if you pay the entire New Balance one month, but did not do so the prior month. Once you start accruing Interest Charges, you generally must pay your New Balance in full two consecutive Billing Cycles before Interest Charges stop being posted to your Statement. Interest Charges are added to the corresponding segment of your account. Do you assess a Minimum Interest Charge? We may assess a minimum Interest Charge of $0.50 for each Billing Cycle if your account is subject to an Interest Charge. How do you Calculate the Interest Charge? We use a method called Average Daily Balance (including new transactions). 1. First, for each segment we take the beginning balance each day and add in new transactions and the periodic Interest Charge on the previous day's balance. Then we subtract any payments and credits for that segment as of that day. The result is the daily balance for each segment. However, if your previous statement balance was zero or a credit amount, new transactions which post to your purchase segment are not added to the daily balance. 2. Next, for each segment, we add the daily balances together and divide the sum by the number of days in the Billing Cycle. The result is the Average Daily Balance for each segment. 3. At the end of each Billing Cycle, we multiply your Average Daily Balance for each segment by the daily periodic rate (APR divided by 365) for that segment, and then we multiply the result by the number of days in the Billing Cycle. We add the Interest Charges for all segments together. The result is your total Interest Charge for the Billing Cycle. The Average Daily Balance is referred to as the Balance Subject to Interest Rate in the Interest Charge Calculation section of this Statement. NOTE: Due to rounding or a minimum Interest Charge, this calculation may vary slightly from the Interest Charge actually assessed. How can I Avoid Membership Fees? If a Renewal Notice is printed on this statement, you may avoid paying an annual membership Fee by contacting Customer Service fewer than 40 days after the annual membership Fee was assessed to request that we close your account. To avoid paying a monthly membership Fee, close your account and we will stop assessing your monthly membership Fee. How can I Close My Account? You can contact Customer Service anytime to request that we close your account. Pay online at capitalone.com Pay using the Capital One mobile app Customer Service 1-800-227-4825 Changing your mailing address? You can change your address by signing into your account online or by calling Customer Service. Any written request on this form will not be honored. How do you Process Payments? When you make a payment, you authorize us to initiate an ACH or electronic payment that will be debited from your bank account or other related account. When you provide a check or check information to make a payment, you authorize us to use information from the check to make a one-time ACH or other electronic transfer from your bank account. We may also process it as a check transaction. Funds may be withdrawn from your bank account as soon as the same day we process your payment. How do you Apply My Payment? We generally apply payments up to your Minimum Payment first to the balance with the lowest APR (including 0% APR), and then to balances with higher APRs. We apply any part of your payment exceeding your Minimum Payment to the balance with the highest APR, and then to balances with lower APRs. Billing Rights Summary (Does not Apply to Small Business Accounts) What To Do If You Think You Find A Mistake On Your Statement: If you think there is an error on your statement, write to us at: P.O. Box 30285, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0285. In your letter, give us the following information: • Account information: Your name and account number. • Dollar amount: The dollar amount of the suspected error. • Description of Problem: If you think there is an error on your bill, describe what you believe is wrong and why you believe it is a mistake. You must contact us within 60 days after the error appeared on your statement. You must notify us of any potential errors in writing. You may call us or notify us electronically, but if you do we are not required to investigate any potential errors and you may have to pay the amount in question. We will notify you in writing within 30 days of our receipt of your letter. While we investigate whether or not there has been an error, the following are true: • We cannot try to collect the amount in question, or report you as delinquent on that amount. The charges in question may remain on your statement, and we may continue to charge you interest on that amount. But, if we determine that we made a mistake, you will not have to pay the amount in question or any interest or fees related to that amount. • While you do not have to pay the amount in question until we send you a notice about the outcome of our investigation, you are responsible for the remainder of your balance. • We can apply any unpaid amount against your credit limit. Within 90 days of our receipt of your letter, we will send you a written notice explaining either that we corrected the error (to appear on your next statement) or the reasons we believe the bill is correct. Your Rights If You Are Dissatisfied With Your Purchase: If you are dissatisfied with the goods or services that you have purchased with your credit card, and you have tried in good faith to correct the problem with the merchant, you may have the right not to pay the remaining amount due on the purchase. To use this right, the following must be true: 1) You must have used your credit card for the purchase. Purchases made with cash advances from an ATM or with a check that accesses your credit card account do not qualify; and 2) You must not yet have fully paid for the purchase. If all of the criteria above are met and you are still dissatisfied with the purchase, contact us in writing at: P.O. Box 30285, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0285. While we investigate, the same rules apply to the disputed amount as discussed above. After we finish our investigation, we will tell you our decision. At that point, if we think you owe an amount and you do not pay we may report you as delinquent. © 2023 Capital One. Capital One is a federally registered service mark ETC-08 07/13/2023 Changing your mailing address? You can change your address by signing into your account online or by calling Customer Service. Any written request on this form will not be honored. How do I Make Payments? You may make your payment in several ways: 1. Online Banking by logging into your account; 2. Capital One Mobile Banking app for approved electronic devices; 3. Calling the telephone number listed on the front of this statement and providing the required payment information; 4. Sending mail payments to the address on the front of this statement with the payment coupon or your account information. When will you Credit My Payment? • For mobile, online or over the phone, as of the business day we receive it, as long as it is made by 8 p.m. ET. • For mail, as of the business day we receive it, as long as it is received by 5 p.m. local time at our processing center. You must send the bottom portion of this statement and your check to the payment address on the front of this statement. Please allow at least seven (7) business days for mail delivery. Mailed payments received by us at any other location or payments in any other form may not be credited as of the day we receive them. Transactions RICKY L HALL #8169: Payments, Credits and Adjustments <table> <tr> <th>Trans Date</th> <th>Post Date</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Amount</th> </tr> </table> RICKY L HALL #8169: Transactions <table> <tr> <th>Trans Date</th> <th>Post Date</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Amount</th> </tr> </table> CATHLEEN J HALL #6478: Payments, Credits and Adjustments <table> <tr> <th>Trans Date</th> <th>Post Date</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Amount</th> </tr> </table> CATHLEEN J HALL #6478: Transactions <table> <tr> <th>Trans Date</th> <th>Post Date</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Amount</th> </tr> </table> <table> <tr> <th>Trans Date</th> <th>Post Date</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Amount</th> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Total Fees for This Period</td> <td></td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Interest Charge on Purchases</td> <td></td> <td>$565.22</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Interest Charge on Cash Advances</td> <td></td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Interest Charge on Other Balances</td> <td></td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Total Interest for This Period</td> <td></td> <td>$565.22</td> </tr> </table> <table> <tr> <td>Total Fees charged</td> <td colspan="3">$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Total Interest charged</td> <td colspan="3">$2,215.41</td> </tr> </table> Interest Charge Calculation Your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the annual interest rate on your account. <table> <tr> <th>Type of Balance</th> <th>Annual Percentage Rate (APR)</th> <th>Balance Subject to Interest Rate</th> <th>Interest Charged</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Purchases</td> <td>23.15% D</td> <td>$29,707.75</td> <td>$565.22</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cash Advances</td> <td>30.15% D</td> <td>$0.00</td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> </table> Variable APRs: If you have a letter code displayed next to any of the above APRs, this means they are variable APRs. They may increase or decrease based on one of the following indices (reported in The Wall Street Journal) as described below. <table> <tr> <th>Code next to your APR(s)</th> <th>How do we calculate your APR(s)?</th> <th>When your APR(s) will change</th> </tr> <tr> <td>P</td> <td>Prime Rate + margin</td> <td>The first day of the Billing Cycles that end in Jan., April, July and Oct.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>L</td> <td>3 month LIBOR + margin</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>D</td> <td>Prime Rate + margin</td> <td>The first day of each Billing Cycle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F</td> <td>1 month LIBOR + margin</td> <td></td> </tr> </table> Additional Information on the next page Protect yourself from scams. When dealing with uninvited contacts from people, businesses, or social networking sites, always use caution. www.capitalone.com/stopscams
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