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TULSA COUNTY • CJ-2026-10

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. PAU KHAT THAWNG

Filed: Dec 2, 2025
Type: CJ

What's This Case About?

Let’s be real: nobody wakes up one morning and says, “You know what I want? To owe Bank of America $11,151 and then get sued for it.” But here we are. In a twist that feels less like a courtroom drama and more like a cautionary tale from the back of a credit card statement, Bank of America has dragged Pau Khat Thawng into Tulsa County District Court over a debt that, if paid only in minimums, would take 25 years to clear. Yes, you read that right—a quarter of a century of payments just to dig out from under an 11-grand credit card hole. And the kicker? The final tab would balloon to nearly $30,000. Welcome to the wild west of compound interest, where your credit card doesn’t just charge you for what you bought—it charges you for the privilege of being bad at math.

So who is Pau Khat Thawng? Well, based on the filing, not much more than a name, an address in Jenks, Oklahoma, and a credit card account that spiraled out of control. We don’t know if they’re a teacher, a mechanic, a TikTok influencer, or just someone who really, really likes online shopping. What we do know is that at some point, they opened a Bank of America credit card, probably with dreams of cash back rewards and emergency purchases, and ended up in a situation where the bank is now represented by a Colorado-based debt collection law firm called Nelson and Kennard, LLP. The irony? The card’s rewards program—Partner Rewards—is literally ending weeks after the statement was generated. So not only did the card fail to deliver financial salvation, it didn’t even stick around long enough to hand over the metaphorical participation trophy.

The story, as told by the cold, unfeeling language of a legal petition, is pretty straightforward: Pau opened a credit account. Pau used it. Pau stopped paying. The last payment was on October 11, 2024—over a year before the lawsuit was filed. The account officially “charged off” on May 31, 2025, which is banker-speak for “we’ve given up on you ever paying us back normally, so now we’re treating this as a loss and moving to legal action.” The balance at that point? $11,151.13. That’s not just over the credit limit—the card’s total line was $9,500. Nope, Pau was $1,651 over the limit, living in the financial danger zone where banks send passive-aggressive messages like, “Your statement balance exceeds the Total Credit Line,” followed immediately by, “There is no fee for being over your Total Credit Line.” Thanks, Bank of America. How generous. Almost makes up for the 24.49% variable APR on purchases and the 28.99% on cash advances. That’s not a credit card—it’s a financial black hole.

Now, why are we in court? Because Bank of America says Pau breached the contract. That’s the legal way of saying, “You agreed to pay us back, and you didn’t.” The claim is simple: breach of contract. No fraud, no theft, no dramatic embezzlement scheme—just a failure to make monthly payments as promised in the fine print nobody reads. And while the filing doesn’t spell out every transaction, the statement gives us a glimpse into the slow-motion collapse. Interest charges—$224.22 in a single billing cycle. No payments. No credits. No purchases, even. This isn’t someone still shopping their way into debt. This is someone who’s already underwater, and the interest is piling on like sandbags in a flood.

And what does Bank of America want? $11,151.13. Plus court costs. Plus fees. Plus the satisfaction of winning a judgment that could ding Pau’s credit for years. Is $11,000 a lot? In the grand scheme of civil lawsuits, no—it’s not a multi-million-dollar corporate battle or a personal injury case with life-altering damages. But for an individual? That’s a car. That’s a year of rent. That’s a down payment on a house in some parts of Oklahoma. And here’s the absurd part: that number could have been way higher. The statement helpfully includes a warning that if you only pay the minimum, you’ll end up shelling out $29,511 over 25 years. The bank isn’t just suing for the balance—it’s suing for the discounted version of the disaster. The version where they haven’t yet tacked on another $18,000 in future interest. It’s like they’re saying, “We’ll take the loss now, before this gets even more out of hand.” Which, in debt collection terms, is practically mercy.

Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the 25-year payoff estimate. Let that sink in. 25 years. That’s longer than the average mortgage. Longer than most marriages. If Pau had a kid the day this statement was generated, that kid would be old enough to vote, rent a car, and probably have their own credit card debt by the time this balance was cleared. And for what? A few thousand in purchases, maybe a cash advance or two, and then years of interest compounding like mold in a forgotten Tupperware. The statement even breaks down the interest calculation—daily compounding, average daily balance method, the whole nine yards of financial jargon that sounds like a spell from a wizarding textbook. “We multiply each Balance Subject to Interest Rate by its applicable Daily Periodic Rate…” Yes, we get it. You win. Math is terrifying.

Here’s our take: the most absurd thing about this case isn’t that someone owes money. People fall on hard times. Jobs disappear. Medical bills pile up. Cars break down. That’s life. The absurdity is in the system—in a financial product that lets you go $1,600 over your limit, charges you nearly 29% interest on cash advances, and then sends you a statement that says, “Hey, you’re over your limit—no biggie!” while quietly calculating how much more they can squeeze out of you before resorting to legal action. It’s the fact that the same statement that says, “We haven’t received your payment,” also says, “You’re a valued customer.” Valued? Or just profitable?

And let’s not pretend this is just about one person. This is the American credit card machine in action: lure you in with rewards, let you spend beyond your means, charge you exorbitant interest, wait until you’re drowning, then sue. Nelson and Kennard, LLP isn’t representing a person with a grudge—they’re a debt collection firm that files hundreds of these cases. This is industrial-scale litigation over unpaid bills. It’s not personal. It’s just business.

Do we root for Pau? Honestly, yes. Not because they’re innocent—again, they agreed to the terms—but because the whole setup feels rigged. The credit line was maxed out. The account was restricted. The rewards were ending. And the bank waited over a year after the last payment to file suit, letting interest accrue the whole time. If this were a true crime podcast, Pau would be the tragic protagonist, and the real villain would be the fine print.

So here’s the moral of the story: if your credit card statement tells you it’ll take 25 years to pay off your balance, maybe don’t treat it like a long-term savings plan. And if a bank sues you for $11,000, maybe don’t wait for them to send a nicer letter. Because in the world of debt collection, kindness is just compound interest in a friendly font.

Case Overview

$11,151 Demand Petition
Jurisdiction
District Court of Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Relief Sought
$11,151 Monetary
Plaintiffs
Defendants
Claims
# Cause of Action Description
1 breach of contract failed to make required monthly payments

Petition Text

3,440 words
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TULSA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. PAU KHAT THAWNG Defendant(s). PETITION COMES NOW the Plaintiff, by and through counsel, Nelson and Kennard, LLP, and herewith alleges the following and seeks redress as hereafter delineated. 1. Plaintiff is a national banking association, which transacts business within the State of Oklahoma. 2. Venue is proper in this County, as the Defendant(s) reside(s) in this County at the commencement of this action. 3. The last four (4) digits of the Defendant’s account number, used by the current creditor as of the date of default are XXXXXXXXXXXXX5722. 4. Plaintiff’s claim arises when the Defendant(s) opened a credit account and failed to make the required monthly payments as agreed. The credit account charged off for non-payment on 5/31/25, the balance due at time of default was $11,151.13. A true and accurate copy of the last periodic statement provided to the Defendant(s) prior to charge-off is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. 5. The Defendant(s) breached the Contract by failing to make the required periodic payments. 6. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendant(s) default, the total amount of debt claimed is $11,151.13. 7. The date of the last payment made by the Defendant(s) is October 11, 2024. 8. Plaintiff seeks court costs, and for such further relief as the Court may deem proper in the premises. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. prays for judgment against the Defendant(s), PAU KHAT THAWNG in the amount of $11,151.13, plus all costs herein expended, including but not limited to, court costs, sheriff's fees, and special process server fees; and for such other and further relief as the Court may deem proper in the premises. Dated this December 2, 2025 Nelson and Kennard, LLP By: ____________________________ Ashton Dewayne Sears, OBA # 35737 12596 W. Bayaud Ave., Ste. 120 Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone: 866-920-2295 [email protected] Attorney for the Plaintiff EXHIBIT 1 PAU KHAT THAWNG 1552 E 71ST ST 12008 S UMBER ST JENKS OK 74037-4399 Account Summary/Payment Information Previous Balance $10,926.91 Payments and Other Credits $0.00 Purchases and Adjustments $0.00 Fees Charged $0.00 Interest Charged $224.22 New Balance Total $11,151.13 Total Credit Line $9,500.00 Total Credit Available $0.00 Cash Credit Line $2,100.00 Portion of Credit Available for Cash $0.00 Statement Closing Date 05/13/2025 Days in Billing Cycle 30 New Balance Total $11,151.13 Current Payment Due $333.00 Past Due Amount $2,418.00 Total Minimum Payment Due $2,751.00 Payment Due Date 06/10/2025 Late Payment Warning: If we do not receive your Total Minimum Payment by the date listed above, you may have to pay a late fee of up to $39.00 and your APRs may be increased up to the Penalty APR of 29.99%. Total Minimum Payment Warning: If you make only the Total Minimum Payment each period, you will pay more in interest and it will take you longer to pay off your balance. For example: <table> <tr> <th>If you make no additional charges using this card and each month you pay</th> <th>You will payoff the balance shown on this statement in about</th> <th>And you will end up paying an estimated total of</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Only the Total Minimum Payment</td> <td>25 years</td> <td>$29,511.00</td> </tr> </table> If you would like information about credit counseling services, call 866.300.5238. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ACCOUNT PAYING INTEREST - We will not charge you any interest on Purchases if you always pay your entire "Grace Period Balance", as defined in the next two paragraphs, by the Payment Due Date. Specifically, you will not pay interest for an entire billing cycle on Purchases if you Paid In Full the two previous Grace Period Balances on your account by their respective Payment Due Dates; otherwise, each Purchase begins to accrue interest on its transaction date or the first day of the billing cycle, whichever date is later. We will begin charging interest on Balance Transfers and Cash Advances on the transaction date. If you do not have an active Custom Pay Plan, your Grace Period Balance will be the New Balance Total. New Balance Total (also referred to as the "Statement Balance") is the total billed amount as of the Closing Date of a billing cycle, as shown on your monthly statement, plus any adjustments for subsequently returned payments. If you have an active Custom Pay Plan, your Grace Period Balance will be the Interest Saving Balance as shown on your monthly statement plus any adjustments for subsequently returned payments. The Interest Saving Balance is your New Balance Total minus, any balances subject to a Custom Pay Plan, plus any Custom Pay Plan Payment(s) due, as shown on your monthly statement. TOTAL INTEREST CHARGE COMPUTATION - Interest charges accrue and are compounded on a daily basis. To determine the interest charges, we multiply each Balance Subject to Interest Rate by its applicable Daily Periodic Rate and that result is multiplied by the number of days in the billing cycle. To determine the total interest charge for the billing cycle, we add the interest charges together. A Daily Periodic Rate is calculated by dividing an Annual Percentage Rate by 365. HOW WE ALLOCATE YOUR PAYMENTS - Payments are allocated to posted balances. We will first allocate the amount of your payment equal to the Total Minimum Payment Due to any Custom Pay Plan Payment due, then to the lowest APR balances in turn (including transactions made after this statement). Payment amounts in excess of your Total Minimum Payment Due will be applied to balances with higher APRs before balances with lower APRs, and finally to any Custom Pay Plan balances. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PAYMENTS BY PHONE - When using the optional Pay-by-Phone service, you authorize us to initiate an electronic payment from your account at the financial institution you designate. You must authorize the amount and timing of each payment. For your protection, we will ask for security information. To cancel, call us before the scheduled payment date. Same-day payments cannot be edited or canceled. YOUR CREDIT LINES - The Total Credit Line is the amount of credit available for the account; however, only a portion of that is available for Bank Cash Advances. The Cash Credit Line is that amount you have available for Bank Cash Advances. Generally, Bank Cash Advances consist of ATM Cash Advances, Over the Counter (OTC) Cash Advances, Same-Day Online Cash Advances, Overdraft Protection Cash Advances, Cash Equivalents, and applicable transaction fees. MISCELLANEOUS - Promotional Rate End Date: This date is based on a future statement closing date. If you change your Payment Due Date, this date could change. The New Balance Total which appears on this statement is not a payoff amount and may be subject to additional interest charges when you pay in full after your statement closing date. Virtual cards are the digital form of your eligible physical credit cards stored within a digital wallet. CALCULATION OF BALANCES SUBJECT TO INTEREST RATE Average Daily Balance Method (including new Purchases): We calculate separate Balances Subject to an Interest Rate for Purchases and for each Introductory or Promotional Offer balance consisting of Purchases by: (1) calculating a daily balance for each day in the current billing cycle; (2) adding all the daily balances together; and (3) dividing the sum of the daily balances by the number of days in the current billing cycle. To calculate the daily balance for each day in the current billing cycle, we: (1) take the beginning balance less any Purchases assigned to an existing Custom Pay Plan; (2) add an amount equal to the applicable Daily Periodic Rate multiplied by the previous day's daily balance; (3) add new Purchases, new Account Fees, and new Transaction Fees; (4) subtract Purchases assigned to a new Custom Pay Plan; and (5) subtract applicable payments and credits. If any daily balance is less than zero we treat it as zero. Average Balance Method (including new Balance Transfers and new Cash Advances): We calculate separate Balances Subject to an Interest Rate for Balance Transfers, Cash Advances, and for each Introductory or Promotional Offer balance consisting of Balance Transfers or Cash Advances by: (1) calculating a daily balance for each day in the current billing cycle; (2) calculating a daily balance for each day prior to the current billing cycle that had a Pre-Cycle balance - a 'Pre-Cycle balance' is a Balance Transfer or a Cash Advance with a transaction date prior to the current billing cycle but with a posting date within the current billing cycle; (3) adding all the daily balances together; and (4) dividing the sum of the daily balances by the number of days in the current billing cycle. To calculate the daily balance for each day in the current billing cycle, we: (1) take the beginning balance; (2) add an amount equal to the applicable Daily Periodic Rate multiplied by the previous day's daily balance; (3) add new Balance Transfers, Cash Advances and Transaction Fees; and (4) subtract applicable payments and credits. If any daily balance is less than zero, we treat it as zero. To calculate a daily balance for each day prior to the current billing cycle that had a Pre-Cycle balance, we: (1) take the beginning balance attributable solely to a Pre-Cycle balance (which will be zero on the transaction date associated with the first Pre-Cycle balance); (2) add an amount equal to the applicable Daily Periodic Rate multiplied by the previous day's daily balance; and (3) add only the applicable Pre-Cycle balances, and their related Transaction Fees. We exclude from this calculation all transactions posted in previous billing cycles. For the complete terms and conditions of your account, consult your Credit Card Agreement. This account is issued and administered by Bank of America. Bank of America is a registered trademark of Bank of America Corporation. ©2025 Bank of America Corporation PAYMENTS - We credit mailed payments as of the date received, if the payment is: (1) received by 5 p.m. local time at the address shown on the remittance portion of your monthly statement; (2) paid with a check drawn in U.S. dollars on a U.S. financial institution or a U.S. dollar money order; and (3) sent in the return envelope with only the remittance portion of your statement accompanying it. However, mailed payments need not be sent in a return envelope if we sent you a statement without a return envelope. Payments received by mail after 5 p.m. local time at the remittance address on any day including the Payment Due Date, but that otherwise meet the above requirements, will be credited as of the next day. Payments made online or by phone by 11:59 p.m. ET will be credited as of the date they are made. Credit for any other payments may be delayed up to five days. Cash payments made with our tellers will only be accepted with valid identification. No payment, including those marked with paid in full or with any other restrictive words, shall operate as an accord and satisfaction without the prior written approval of one of our senior officers. We process most payment checks electronically by using the information found on your check. When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account (or process it as a check or paper draft). When we use information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day we receive your payment. Checks are not returned to you. If you have authorized us to pay your bill automatically from your savings or checking account with us, you can stop the payment on any amount you think is wrong. To stop payment, you must contact us at least three business days before the automatic payment is scheduled to occur. Change of Address/Phone number: Online at www.bankofamerica.com Please do not add any written communication in this space Transactions <table> <tr> <th>Transaction Date</th> <th>Posting Date</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Reference Number</th> <th>Account Number</th> <th>Amount</th> <th>Total</th> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="6"><b>Interest Charged</b></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>05/13</td> <td>05/13</td> <td>INTEREST CHARGED ON PURCHASES</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>210.66</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>05/13</td> <td>05/13</td> <td>INTEREST CHARGED ON BALANCE TRANSFERS</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>0.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>05/13</td> <td>05/13</td> <td>INTEREST CHARGED ON DIR DEP&CHK CASHADV</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>0.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>05/13</td> <td>05/13</td> <td>INTEREST CHARGED ON BANK CASH ADVANCES</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>13.56</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="6"><b>TOTAL INTEREST CHARGED FOR THIS PERIOD</b></td> <td>$224.22</td> </tr> </table> <table> <tr> <th>Total fees charged in 2025</th> <th>$156.00</th> </tr> <tr> <th>Total interest charged in 2025</th> <th>$1,076.34</th> </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</th> <th>Promotional Transaction Type</th> <th>Promotional Offer ID</th> <th>Promotional Rate End Date</th> <th>Balance Subject to Interest Rate</th> <th>Interest Charges by Transaction Type</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Purchases</td> <td>24.49%V</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$10,465.69</td> <td>$210.66</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Balance Transfers</td> <td>24.49%V</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$0.00</td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Direct Deposit and Check Cash Advances</td> <td>24.49%V</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$0.00</td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bank Cash Advances</td> <td>28.99%V</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$569.23</td> <td>$13.56</td> </tr> </table> APR Type Definitions Daily Interest Rate Type: V= Variable Rate (rate may vary) Important Messages You're a valued customer and we want you to know that we haven't received your current payment due. Please send your payment due today. If you've already mailed it, thank you. Your statement balance exceeds the Total Credit Line. To ensure uninterrupted use of your account, please make a payment to bring your balance under the Total Credit Line. There is no fee for being over your Total Credit Line. When this statement was created, the account’s Credit Line was in a restricted status and not available for use. You can request a copy of this statement in either Braille or Large Print by calling 800.432.1000 or going to bankofamerica.com and enter Visually Impaired Access from the home page. The Partner Rewards Program as outlined in the program rules for your credit card will be ending on June 25, 2025. If you used Partner Rewards to enroll in the Shell gas discount, you will no longer have the option to receive a Shell gas discount in lieu of credit card rewards after that date. If you are currently enrolled in the Fuel Rewards® program with Shell outside of Partner Rewards, this change does not impact that program. Please see important information entitled “Your Billing Rights” on the following pages. Your Reward Summary <table> <tr> <th>Base Cash Back Earned</th> <td>.00</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Total Cash Back Available</th> <td>.00</td> </tr> </table> Make the most of your rewards program today! Better Money Habits® What are your financial goals? Better Money Habits® helps you make sense of your money and take charge of your financial life. You have the power to pursue your savings, credit and general money goals with education, tools - and confidence. Scan this code to get started today at BetterMoneyHabits.com. When you use the QRC feature, certain information is collected from your mobile device for business purposes. Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender ©2025 Bank of America Corporation. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. YOUR BILLING RIGHTS Keep This Document For Future Use This notice tells you about your rights and our responsibilities under the Fair Credit Billing Act. What To Do If You Find A Mistake On Your Statement If you think there is an error on your statement, write to us at: Bank of America P.O. Box 672050 Dallas, TX 75267-2050 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. Note: It is very helpful if your letter includes the transaction date and the reference number for the charge, if available. You must contact us: • Within 60 days after the error appeared on your statement. • At least 3 business days before an automated payment is scheduled, if you want to stop payment on the amount you think is wrong. You must notify us of any potential errors in writing or electronically using online or mobile banking. You may call us, but if you do we are not required to investigate any potential errors and you may have to pay the amount in question. What Will Happen After We Receive Your Letter When we receive your letter, we must do two things: 1. Within 30 days of receiving your letter, we must tell you that we received your letter. We will also tell you if we have already corrected the error. 2. Within 90 days of receiving your letter, we must either correct the error or explain to you why we believe the bill is correct. While we investigate whether or not there has been an error: • We cannot try to collect the amount in question, or report you as delinquent on that amount. • The charge in question may remain on your statement, and we may continue to charge you interest on that amount. • While you do not have to pay the amount in question, you are responsible for the remainder of your balance. • We can apply any unpaid amount against your Total Credit Line. After we finish our investigation, one of two things will happen: • If we determine there was a mistake: You will not have to pay the amount in question or any interest or other fees related to that amount. • If we do not believe there was a mistake: You will have to pay the amount in question, along with applicable interest and fees. We will send you a statement of the amount you owe and the date payment is due. We may then report you as delinquent, including to consumer reporting agencies, if you do not pay the amount we think you owe. If you receive our explanation but still believe your bill is wrong, you must write to us within 10 days telling us that you still refuse to pay. If you do so, we cannot report you as delinquent without also reporting that you are questioning your bill. We must tell you the name of anyone to whom we reported you as delinquent, and we must let those organizations know when the matter has been settled between us. If we do not follow all of the rules above, you do not have to pay the first $50 of the amount you question even if your bill is correct. Your Rights If You Are Dissatisfied With Your Credit Card Purchases 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, all of the following must be true: 1. The purchase must have been made in your home state or within 100 miles of your current mailing address, and the purchase price must have been more than $50. (Note: Neither of these are necessary if your purchase was based on an advertisement we mailed to you, or if we own the company that sold you the goods or services.) 2. You must have used your credit card for the purchase. Purchases made with Cash Advances, for instance from an ATM or with a check that accesses your credit card account, do not qualify. 3. 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 electronically using online or mobile banking or in writing at: Bank of America P.O. Box 672050 Dallas, TX 75267-2050 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.
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