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TULSA COUNTY • CJ-2026-9

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. SAI OO

Filed: Dec 2, 2025
Type: CJ

What's This Case About?

Let’s be real: we’ve all gotten that envelope. The one with the logo that makes your stomach drop. The one that says “Past Due” in bold red letters. But in this case, the envelope didn’t just sit in a mailbox—it ended up in a courtroom. Bank of America, one of the biggest financial institutions in the country, has dragged an Oklahoma man named Sai Oo to civil court over a credit card balance of $21,513.01. That’s not a typo. A bank is suing a single guy from Tulsa for twenty-one thousand, five hundred and thirteen dollars and one cent. And yes, they really are suing over the penny.

Now, before you start imagining some high-rolling jet-setter racking up private island charges, let’s paint the picture. Sai Oo is listed as an individual defendant—no fancy title, no LLC, no corporate shield. He lives at a modest address on West 66th Circle in Tulsa, a neighborhood where the biggest luxury might be a working garage door. Bank of America, meanwhile, is a national banking association with more lawyers than most countries have diplomats. They’re represented by Nelson and Kennard, LLP—a debt collection law firm that specializes in exactly this kind of case. The attorney on file? Ashton Dewayne Sears, Esq., operating out of Lakewood, Colorado, dialing in (probably via Zoom) to a Tulsa County courtroom like he’s ordering takeout. This is David vs. Goliath, if David forgot to pay his bill for the slingshot.

So how did we get here? It’s not like Sai Oo took out a loan to buy a yacht and then ghosted. No, this is the slow, grinding spiral of credit card debt—the kind that starts with a car repair, a medical bill, or maybe just groceries during a rough month, and ends with a statement that looks like a NASA budget. According to the filing, Sai opened a Bank of America credit card account (last four digits: 4291, because nothing says “personal finance” like a string of numbers) and, at some point, stopped making the required monthly payments. The account officially “charged off” on May 31, 2025—which, in bank-speak, means “we’ve given up on getting paid and are now treating this like a loss.” But don’t worry—just because the bank wrote it off for accounting purposes doesn’t mean they’re letting it go. Oh no. They’re coming for every dollar, plus interest, plus fees, plus the emotional toll of being sued.

The final statement, attached as Exhibit 1, is a masterclass in financial dread. The previous balance: $21,084.46. Payments and credits: $0.00. Purchases: $0.00. Fees: $0.00. But then—like a final gut punch—interest charged: $428.55. New balance: $21,513.01. The card’s total credit line? $19,000. So Sai was over the limit. And not just a little—by more than $2,500. The statement even has a little warning box that reads, “Your statement balance exceeds the Total Credit Line.” It’s like the bank is politely saying, “Sir, you’ve officially run out of runway.”

The last payment was made on October 4, 2024. That means Sai went nearly eight months without paying a dime—long enough for the interest to pile up, the account to freeze, and the automated calls to begin. The statement closing date was May 6, 2025. The payment due date? June 3, 2025. But by the time this lawsuit was filed on December 2, 2025, the account had already been charged off for over six months. This isn’t a “oops, I forgot my bill” situation. This is a full-blown financial shipwreck.

So why are they in court? Legally, Bank of America is claiming breach of contract—meaning Sai agreed to pay the card back when he signed up, and he didn’t. That’s it. No fraud, no identity theft, no dispute over who charged what. Just a broken promise to pay, enforced by a corporate entity with a team of lawyers and a spreadsheet full of delinquent accounts. The bank isn’t asking for punitive damages. They’re not demanding Sai’s house or his car. They just want the $21,513.01, plus court costs, sheriff’s fees, and “special process server fees” (because someone had to physically deliver the lawsuit, and apparently, that costs extra). It’s not personal. It’s just business. Cold, calculating, interest-compounding business.

Now, is $21,500 a lot? Well, in the grand scheme of civil lawsuits, it’s not exactly a record-breaker. It’s less than the average cost of a new car. But for an individual? That’s a life-altering sum. It’s 10 months of rent in Tulsa. It’s two years of groceries. It’s the kind of debt that can tank a credit score for a decade. And here’s the kicker: if Sai had just kept making the minimum payments, he’d be looking at 30 years to pay it off—and a total cost of over $54,000. Yes, you read that right. Pay $21,500 now, or pay $54,000 over three decades. The math is so brutal it feels like a trap designed by a Bond villain.

But here’s the most absurd part: the statement is filled with helpful advice. “Better Money Habits®,” the flyer chirps, like this isn’t the very document that’s about to ruin someone’s life. There’s a QR code to scan for financial tips. There’s a section titled “What are your financial goals?”—right below a notice that says, “We haven’t received your current payment due.” It’s like handing someone a pamphlet on healthy eating while serving them a triple bacon cheeseburger with a side of lard. And let’s not forget the “Important Messages” section, which gently reminds Sai that his rewards program is ending on June 25, 2025. Wow. Nothing says “we value you as a customer” like cutting off your cash back while suing you for twenty grand.

We’re rooting for transparency, for fairness, for a system that doesn’t punish people into oblivion for falling behind. But mostly, we’re rooting for the little guy to at least get a seat at the table. Because right now, it feels like the table is in a skyscraper, and Sai Oo is still trying to find the elevator. This isn’t just about a credit card. It’s about what happens when debt becomes destiny—and when a bank treats a person like a spreadsheet. At what point does collecting a debt become cruelty? And when do we, as a society, say: maybe the system’s the problem, not the guy who couldn’t pay his bill?

But for now, the case rolls on. Filed December 2, 2025. Case number TBD. One bank, one man, and one very, very long statement. Tune in next time, when we cover the thrilling sequel: Can Sai Oo File for Bankruptcy Before the Sheriff Shows Up?

Case Overview

$21,513 Demand Petition
Jurisdiction
DISTRICT COURT OF TULSA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
Relief Sought
$21,513 Monetary
Plaintiffs
Defendants
Claims
# Cause of Action Description
1 breach of contract failure to make required monthly payments

Petition Text

3,539 words
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TULSA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. SAI OO Defendant(s). Case No. 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 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX4291. 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 $21,513.01. 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 $21,513.01. 7. The date of the last payment made by the Defendant(s) is October 4, 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), SAI OO in the amount of $21,513.01, 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 BANK OF AMERICA P.O. BOX 15284 WILMINGTON, DE 19850 SAI OO 2524 W 66TH CIR TULSA OK 74132-1339 Customer Service Information: www.bankofamerica.com 1.800.421.2110 Mail billing inquiries to: Bank of America P.O. Box 672050 Dallas TX 75267-2050 Mail payment to: Bank of America P.O. Box 851001 Dallas TX 75285-1001 Account Summary/Payment Information Previous Balance $21,084.46 Payments and Other Credits $0.00 Purchases and Adjustments $0.00 Fees Charged $0.00 Interest Charged $428.55 New Balance Total $21,513.01 Total Credit Line $19,000.00 Total Credit Available $0.00 Cash Credit Line $1,200.00 Portion of Credit Available for Cash $0.00 Statement Closing Date 05/06/2025 Days in Billing Cycle 30 New Balance Total $21,513.01 Current Payment Due $639.00 Past Due Amount $4,411.00 Total Minimum Payment Due $5,050.00 Payment Due Date 06/03/2025 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>30 years</td> <td>$54,634.00</td> </tr> </table> If you would like information about credit counseling services, call 866.300.5238. BANK OF AMERICA P.O. BOX 851001 DALLAS TX 75285-1001 Account Number: ______________________ 4291 Payment Due Date: 06/03/2025 New Balance Total: $21,513.01 Total Minimum Payment Due: $5,050.00 Enter payment amount $ For change of address/phone number, see reverse side. Make your payment online at www.bankofamerica.com or Mail this coupon along with your check payable to: Bank of America 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 accruing 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="3">Interest Charged</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>05/06</td> <td>05/06</td> <td>INTEREST CHARGED ON PURCHASES</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>428.55</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>05/06</td> <td>05/06</td> <td>INTEREST CHARGED ON BALANCE TRANSFERS</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>0.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>05/06</td> <td>05/06</td> <td>INTEREST CHARGED ON DIR DEP&CHK CASHADV</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>0.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>05/06</td> <td>05/06</td> <td>INTEREST CHARGED ON BANK CASH ADVANCES</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>0.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="6"><b>TOTAL INTEREST CHARGED FOR THIS PERIOD</b></td> <td><b>$428.55</b></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>$2,064.80</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>$21,290.92</td> <td>$428.55</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>$0.00</td> <td>$0.00</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>.00</th> <th>Base Cash Back Earned</th> </tr> <tr> <th>.00</th> <th>Total Cash Back Available</th> </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. SSM-12-24-0010.B | 7519858 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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