CHAMPION WINDOW COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, LLC v. DIANE GRAYSON
What's This Case About?
Let’s be honest: nobody wakes up dreaming of a thrilling legal showdown over $12,497 in window upgrades. But here we are, in Oklahoma County District Court, where Champion Window Company of Oklahoma City, LLC is suing homeowner Diane Grayson not for murder, not for fraud, not even for unpaid HOA dues—but for windows. Specifically, for $12,497 worth of allegedly unpaid custom-made windows that, according to the company, were installed, invoiced, and then ghosted like a bad first date.
Now, before you roll your eyes and say, “Great, another contractor dispute,” let’s zoom in. This isn’t just about glass and PVC trim. It’s about promises, payments, and the fine print that lives in the shadow of your double-hung sliders. It’s about a contract signed in August 2022 for $16,842—yes, that’s almost seventeen grand for windows—that came with checkboxes for grid styles (Colonial? Diamond? Prairie? Pick your aesthetic), HOA approval requirements, lead-safe disclosures (because the house was built before 1978, and we do care about lead paint, people), and even a clause about who’s responsible for moving the couch. Spoiler: it’s you. Also, Champion promised a yard sign until 30 days after completion, which sounds oddly specific, like they’re trying to advertise their work while simultaneously suing you for it.
Diane Grayson, resident of 8824 NE 12th Street in Oklahoma City, is not a mystery figure here. She’s a homeowner, likely tired of drafty frames and rising energy bills, who decided to go full Champion Comfort 365°—a glass package so premium it sounds like a yoga certification. Eleven custom windows, including double-hungs, sliders, picture windows, and even shape windows like half-rounds and eyebrows (because who doesn’t want their house to look like it’s perpetually surprised?). The contract was signed on August 26, 2022, by both Grayson and Champion rep Tyler Lawson. She paid a down payment of $1,085, with the rest to be paid upon completion, possibly financed—though the final method listed was “Cash, Check or Charge,” which is about as specific as “Pay me somehow.”
Fast-forward to October 18, 2022: the invoice drops. The total? $16,992. Slightly over the original $16,842 estimate, but close enough that nobody’s yelling fraud—yet. The installation date listed? Also October 18, 2022. Same day as the invoice. Which raises a question: did they install the windows and bill her in one move, like a contractor ninja? Or was this paperwork backdating? We don’t know. What we do know is that Champion claims the work was done, the invoice was sent, and the balance due was $12,497 after some payments were applied.
And oh, were there payments. Over the next three years—yes, three—Grayson paid a total of $4,495. Not all at once. Not even steadily. First, $1,685 in October 2022 (possibly including that down payment). Then, a trickle: $250 in April 2023. Another $500 in October 2024. Two more $500 checks in December 2024. Then $560 in April 2025. Another $500 in May 2025. It’s like she was paying off a timeshare, one guilt-driven check at a time. Or maybe she thought the job wasn’t finished. Or maybe she forgot. Or maybe she did finish paying—but Champion’s books say otherwise.
Now, here’s where the legal gears start grinding. Champion isn’t just asking for the money. They’re suing for it. Their petition, filed February 19, 2026—over three years after the contract—lays out two causes of action. First: Breach of Contract. Translation: you signed up, we did the work, you didn’t pay the full amount, so now we’re taking you to court. Second: Statement of Account, which is legalese for “you owe us this exact amount and here’s the bill to prove it.” They’re demanding $12,497, plus interest from June 1, 2025—over nine months before they even filed the lawsuit—plus attorney fees and court costs. The interest rate? 6% per year, then whatever Oklahoma law allows after that. They even cite the statute: 12 O.S. § 727.1. These folks did not come to play.
But what’s the real story? Why is this still unpaid after three years? Did the windows leak? Were they the wrong color? Did Diane Grayson wake up one morning and realize her house now looks like a suburban spaceship with half-round eyebrows judging her life choices? The filing doesn’t say. There’s no counterclaim. No explanation from Diane. No mention of defective installation, delays, or mismatched grids. Just silence. And checks. And an invoice balance that just… never closed.
Now, let’s talk about that number: $12,497. Is that a lot? For windows? In Oklahoma? Honestly—yes and no. If you’re replacing all the windows in a house, especially custom ones with energy-efficient glass and PVC trim, $17K isn’t outrageous. But for this amount to end up in small claims-adjacent territory (though technically in District Court) over a multi-year payment gap? That’s where things get petty. This isn’t a corporate embezzlement case. This is a contractor who waited three years to sue, during which time the homeowner made seven separate payments totaling nearly $4,500. If Champion thought she was stiffing them, why not send a collections letter sooner? A final notice? A strongly worded email with a red “PAST DUE” banner? Instead, they waited until 2026 to file, like they were hoping inflation would make $12K feel smaller.
And let’s not ignore the irony: Champion’s own contract says they can terminate if they don’t get HOA approval or permits. It says the customer may cancel with fees. It says Champion isn’t liable for “pre-existing conditions or hidden site conditions.” But it doesn’t say what happens if the customer pays in dribs and drabs for three years and then just… stops. No clause for “payment plan fatigue.” No “we reserve the right to sue after three years of gentle reminders.” Just silence. And an invoice.
So where do we stand? Champion wants $12,497. They say the work was done. They say the money’s owed. They say the account is settled on paper—just not in dollars. Diane Grayson hasn’t responded in this filing. Maybe she will. Maybe she’ll argue the windows were never installed, or were defective, or that she already paid enough. Or maybe she just forgot. But until then, the court sees a contract, an invoice, partial payments, and a balance due.
Our take? The most absurd part isn’t the amount. It’s the timing. Three years of payments, no legal action, and then—bam—lawsuit. It feels less like a breach of contract and more like a billing department finally doing a spreadsheet audit and going, “Wait… who approved this?” We’re not rooting for the free windows. We’re not rooting for the debt collection. But we are rooting for clarity. For a deposition where someone finally asks: “Diane, did you get your windows?” And for Champion to explain why it took them 40 months to chase $12,500 they claim was due in 2022.
Because at the end of the day, this isn’t really about glass. It’s about who blinked first. And right now, Champion’s holding the invoice like a smoking gun. But honestly? It’s more like a receipt from a very long, very awkward home improvement date.
Case Overview
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CHAMPION WINDOW COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, LLC
business
Rep: REYNOLDS, RIDINGS, VOGT & McCART, P.L.L.C.
- DIANE GRAYSON individual
| # | Cause of Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breach of Contract | Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached the terms of the Window Contract. |
| 2 | Statement of Account | Plaintiff alleges Defendant is indebted to Plaintiff in the sum of $12,497.00. |