CJ-2026-1573 - Lisa Stice v. Bonafide Pilot Services LLC

What's This Case About?

Let’s be clear: this isn’t just another fender bender in Tulsa. This is a full-on cinematic disaster involving a rogue pilot—yes, pilot—who allegedly turned a routine drive into a real-life Fast & Furious outtake, leaving a woman with injuries, trauma, and now, a $150,000 lawsuit. And no, he wasn’t flying a plane. He was just supposed to be driving a car. But according to the paperwork, Zachary Underwood-Frazier was operating like a man who thought the sky was the limit—except he was still very much on the ground, behind the wheel, and very much not supposed to be playing stuntman.

Lisa Stice, a regular person just trying to get from point A to point B, says she was minding her own business on March 28, 2025, cruising through the quiet stretch where South Elwood Avenue meets E 143rd Street South in Glenpool, Oklahoma—a suburb that, bless its heart, is not exactly known for high-speed chases or airborne vehicles. But then, allegedly, Zachary Underwood-Frazier entered the scene like a plot twist in a B-movie. According to the petition, he came barreling through in a vehicle owned by Bonafide Pilot Services LLC—yes, that’s really the name of the company—and didn’t just tap her bumper. He struck her. Hard enough to cause bodily injury, property damage, and, presumably, a lifetime of side-eye every time someone says the word “pilot.”

Now, let’s talk about these people. Lisa Stice? No criminal record, no indication she moonlights as a street racer. Just a civilian, probably with a job, maybe a dog, possibly a favorite coffee order. She was, by her own account, driving lawfully. Respectably. Like a responsible adult. On the other side, we’ve got Zachary Underwood-Frazier—a man whose name sounds like a rejected Hunger Games tribute, but whose actions suggest he may have missed the memo on basic road safety. And his employer? Bonafide Pilot Services LLC. Let that name marinate. Bonafide Pilot Services. Sounds like a company that should be flying drones or chartering small aircraft, not sending dudes careening down suburban streets in company-owned vehicles. But here we are.

The details of the crash are sparse—because this is a petition, not a police report—but the allegations paint a picture of pure negligence. Lisa’s legal team claims Zachary was speeding, not maintaining control, driving carelessly, going too fast for conditions, not paying attention, and possibly tailgating. That’s not just one mistake. That’s a greatest hits of bad driving. It’s like he read a list of “things not to do” and decided to check every box. And while we don’t yet know if there was screeching, smoke, or a dramatic slow-motion flip (we can dream), we do know Lisa walked—or maybe limped—away with injuries serious enough to warrant medical bills, pain and suffering, and property damage. In other words: this wasn’t a tap. This was a hit.

So why are we in court? Because Lisa wants justice. Or at least $150,000. The lawsuit lays out three causes of action, which, in plain English, means three different ways the defendants allegedly screwed up. First, Zachary himself is being sued for negligence—and not just your garden-variety “I didn’t see the stop sign” negligence. This is gross negligence, possibly even reckless disregard. Think: “I knew this was dangerous, but I did it anyway.” That’s the kind of behavior that opens the door to punitive damages—which aren’t about covering medical bills, but about punishing the wrongdoer. And Lisa’s team wants $75,000 in punitive damages alone. That’s not compensation. That’s a slap on the wrist with a wallet.

Second, Bonafide Pilot Services LLC is being dragged in via vicarious liability, which is a fancy way of saying: “You hired this guy, so you’re on the hook too.” Under a legal doctrine called respondeat superior (Latin for “let the master answer”), employers can be held responsible for the actions of their employees—if those actions happened during the course of their job. So if Zachary was out there delivering pilot-themed merch or conducting pre-flight ground checks (we’re joking… probably), then his employer could be liable. But here’s where it gets juicier.

The third claim accuses Bonafide Pilot Services not just of being responsible for Zachary, but of being directly negligent themselves. How? By allegedly failing to properly train him, supervise him, or even hire him with any semblance of due diligence. The petition claims they knew or should have known that Zachary was a danger behind the wheel—that he was “careless, reckless, unqualified, and incompetent.” And get this: they’re accused of negligent entrustment, which sounds like a law school exam question but is actually a real thing. It means you gave someone the keys even though you should’ve known they’d probably crash. Like giving a toddler a go-kart. Or letting your drunk uncle borrow your car. Or, in this case, letting a pilot—presumably trained in the skies—drive like a maniac on the streets.

Now, let’s talk numbers. $150,000. Is that a lot? For a car accident? In Oklahoma? Well, it depends. If Lisa suffered a broken bone or two, some therapy, a totaled car, and missed work, $150K isn’t outrageous. But half of that is punitive—meant to punish Zachary and his employer for being, frankly, kind of awful. That’s not for medical bills. That’s for saying, “You didn’t just mess up—you showed a blatant disregard for human life.” And if a jury agrees, that number suddenly seems reasonable. But if this was just a minor collision with inflated claims? Then $150K starts to look like overkill.

And here’s the most delicious part: the name of the company. Bonafide Pilot Services LLC. It sounds so official. So trustworthy. So… not associated with reckless driving. It’s like a bakery called “Definitely Gluten-Free Pastries” getting sued for giving someone a gluten reaction. There’s a poetic irony here. A pilot—someone who’s supposed to be trained in precision, safety, and following procedures—allegedly drives like a man fleeing the law. And his employer? A company with “pilot” in the name, supposedly in the business of bona fide (Latin for “in good faith”) operations, now accused of handing the keys to someone they should’ve never hired. It’s like a sitcom plot written by a law professor with a grudge.

We’re entertainers, not lawyers, so we’re not declaring Zachary guilty of anything except bad judgment (and possibly poor driving). But come on—this case has everything: drama, irony, a dash of absurdity, and a plaintiff who just wanted to get home in one piece. We’re not rooting for anyone to get rich off suffering. But we are rooting for accountability. For Lisa, that means fair compensation. For Zachary and his employer? Maybe a refresher course in basic decency—and maybe a GPS that says “slow down, genius” every five seconds.

Because let’s be real: if your company is called Bonafide Pilot Services, the last thing you want is to become infamous for employing a man who couldn’t even handle ground transportation.

Case Overview

$150,000 Demand Petition

Jurisdiction

District Court of Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Filing Attorney

Monty L. Cain

Cain Law Office

Relief Sought

$75,000 Monetary

$75,000 Punitive

Plaintiffs

Lisa Stice individual
Rep: Cain Law Office

Defendants

Bonafide Pilot Services LLC business
Zachary Underwood-Frazier individual

Claims

#	Cause of Action	Description
1	Negligence/Gross Negligence-Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier
2	Vicarious Liability – Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC
3	Negligence of Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC

Petition Text

1,009 words

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TULSA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA LISA STICE, Plaintiff, v. BONAFIDE PILOT SERVICES LLC and ZACHARY UNDERWOOD-FRAZIER, Defendants. PETITION COMES NOW the Plaintiff, Lisa Stice, and for her cause of action against the Defendants, Bonafide Pilot Services LLC and Zachary Underwood-Frazier, alleges and states: 1. On or about March 28, 2025, at or near the intersection of South Elwood Avenue and E 143rd Street S, in Glenpool, Tulsa County, Oklahoma Defendant, Zachary Underwood-Frazier, negligently drove a vehicle and struck the vehicle operated by Plaintiff, Lisa Stice. 2. At all material times mentioned herein, Plaintiff, Lisa Stice, operated her vehicle properly and lawfully. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION: NEGLIGENCE/GROSS NEGLIGENCE-DEFENDANT ZACHARY UNDERWOOD-FRAZIER Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of the previous paragraphs of this Petition as if each were fully set forth herein in their entirety: 3. That at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier, operated his vehicle in a negligent manner, including but not limited to one or more of the following respects: (a) by traveling at excessive speed; (b) by failing to maintain control of his vehicle; (c) by driving in a careless and prohibited manner; (d) by driving at a speed that was greater than was reasonable and prudent under the circumstances; (e) by failing to keep a careful lookout; (f) by following too closely; 4. That upon information and belief, Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier acted with reckless disregard for the rights and safety of others, warranting the imposition of punitive damages. 5. That as a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier, Plaintiff has sustained bodily injuries; has incurred medical expenses; has suffered pain and suffering; and has incurred property damage all in an amount in excess of $75,000.00. 6. Upon information and belief, Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier’s acts and/or omissions were grossly negligent and in reckless disregard for the rights of others. The acts or omissions of Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier warrant the imposition of punitive damages in amount in excess of $75,000.00. SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION: VICARIOUS LIABILITY – DEFENDANT BONAFIDE PILOT SERVICES LLC Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of the previous paragraphs of this Petition as if each were fully set forth herein in their entirety: 7. At all times material hereto, Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier, was the employee, statutory employee, agent and/or servant of Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC. 8. All actions of Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier, specified herein occurred within the course and scope of such employment, statutory employment or agency with Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC. 9. That under the doctrine of respondeat superior, Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC is vicariously liable for the negligent acts of Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier. 10. Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC is liable for the punitive damages of their employee Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier under respondeat superior. THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION: NEGLIGENCE OF DEFENDANT BONAFIDE PILOT SERVICES LLC Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of the previous paragraphs of this Petition as if each were fully set forth herein in their entirety: 11. At all times material hereto, Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier, was the employee, statutory employee, agent and/or servant of Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC. 12. That at all material times mentioned herein, Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier, was operating a motor vehicle owned by Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC. 13. Upon information and belief, Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC failed to properly train Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier in the safe use of their vehicles, causing and contributing to Plaintiff's injuries and damages. 14. Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC negligently entrusted Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier to drive a motor vehicle and knew or should have known that Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier was incompetent to drive the motor vehicle. 15. Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC knew or should have known that driver Zachary Underwood-Frazier was careless, reckless, unqualified and incompetent to safely operate a motor vehicle, was likely to use the vehicle in a manner involving unreasonable risk of bodily harm to others. 16. Upon information and belief, Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC negligently failed to properly qualify Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier before allowing him to operating a l motor vehicle and failed to properly supervise him thereafter, and failed to discharge him from Bonafide Pilot Services LLC thereafter. 17. Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC 's failure to properly hire, supervise, and train Defendant Zachary Underwood-Frazier was negligent, grossly negligent, reckless, and caused Plaintiff's injuries and damages described herein. 18. Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC was independently negligent in entrusting Zachary Underwood-Frazier in connection with allowing him to operate a motor vehicle, and in otherwise failing to act as a reasonable and prudent company would under the same or similar circumstances. 19. If Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC had performed a proper required background check into the prior driving history of Zachary Underwood-Frazier, then Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC would discovered that Zachary Underwood-Frazier was careless, reckless, unqualified and incompetent to safely operate a motor vehicle such as the one supplied by Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC, and Zachary Underwood-Frazier was likely to use the vehicle in a manner involving unreasonable risk of bodily harm to others. 20. That as a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC, Plaintiff has sustained bodily injuries; has incurred medical expenses; has suffered pain and suffering; and has incurred property damage all in an amount in excess of $75,000.00. 21. Upon information and belief, Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC's acts and/or omissions were grossly negligent and in reckless disregard for the rights of others. The acts or omissions of Defendant Bonafide Pilot Services LLC warrant the imposition of punitive damages in amount in excess of $75,000.00. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Lisa Stice, prays for judgment against Defendants, Bonafide Pilot Services LLC and Zachary Underwood-Frazier, for personal injuries, lost wages, punitive damages, and property damage in an amount in excess of $75,000, plus interest, costs, attorney fees, and all such other and further relief as to which Plaintiff may be entitled. Respectfully Submitted, CAIN LAW OFFICE Attorney for Plaintiff Monty L. Cain, OBA #15891 Anthony M. Alfonso, OBA #32722 Michael P. Mosca, OBA #31160 P.O. Box 892098 Oklahoma City, OK 73189 (405) 759-7400 – Phone (405) 759-7424 – Facsimile [email protected] ATTORNEY’S LIEN CLAIMED