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CANADIAN COUNTY • CS-2026-28

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. v. TOMMY WHITEHEAD

Filed: Jan 6, 2026
Type: CS

What's This Case About?

Let’s be honest: nobody wakes up dreaming of a $2,822.29 credit card debt showdown in Canadian County, Oklahoma. But here we are. Capital One — yes, that Capital One, the one with the jingle and the questionable commercials — has dragged Tommy Whitehead into court over a balance so specific, it almost sounds made up. Not $2,800. Not $3,000. No, we’re talking $2,822.29. To the penny. In a world where people sue over stolen chickens and backyard squirrels, this might seem small fry. But hold on — because buried in this dry stack of legal paperwork is a slow-motion financial tragedy set to the soundtrack of compound interest.

Tommy Whitehead, according to the court filing, is just a regular guy — or at least, as regular as you can be when your name appears on a debt petition. He lives in Canadian County, Oklahoma, which, despite the name, is not part of Canada (shocking, we know). He once had a Capital One credit card, presumably used it to buy things like groceries, gas, or maybe that one ill-advised Amazon impulse buy at 2 a.m. He signed a credit agreement — probably clicked “I agree” on a website while distracted by a pop-up ad for a mattress — and thus entered into the sacred, legally binding covenant of modern adulthood: you spend, you pay. Simple. Except, of course, it never is.

The story unfolds like a financial thriller with all the drama of a spreadsheet. At some point, Tommy stopped paying. Not dramatically — no burning the card in protest, no viral TikTok rant about the banking system. Just… silence. And then, the creeping horror of interest. The account statement attached to the petition — Exhibit 1, because nothing says drama like an exhibit — shows a balance of $3,320.01 as of April 27, 2024. But here’s the twist: Capital One isn’t suing for that amount. They’re suing for less — $2,822.29. Why? Because somewhere along the line, Tommy made partial payments. Tiny, stubborn acts of financial resistance. $70 here, $61.36 there. Like chipping away at a mountain with a plastic spoon.

But then — plot twist — some of those payments bounced. On December 31, 2024, a $70 payment was returned for “Insufficient Funds.” Then again on September 10, 2025. Same reason. Tommy’s bank said “nope,” and Capital One said “oh hell no.” Each time, the debt crept back up like a horror movie villain. The account was “charged off,” which sounds like a mob hit but really just means the bank gave up on collecting it the normal way and handed it to the Recoveries department — the financial equivalent of calling in the wolves.

Now, let’s talk about the math, because this is where it gets juicy. The statement shows that over one billing cycle, Capital One tacked on $81.22 in interest. How? A 30.15% APR — that’s “Annual Percentage Rate,” or, in plain English, “the price of regret.” And it’s not just on new purchases. No, no. Interest accrues daily. Every. Single. Day. The statement even explains, in painstaking detail, how they calculate it using something called the “Average Daily Balance (including new transactions)” method. It’s like a horror movie script written by an accountant. You don’t see the monster coming — it just grows in the dark, compound interest whispering in your ear while you try to sleep.

So why are we in court? Because Capital One says Tommy broke the contract. He used the card, agreed to the terms, and now owes money. They’ve demanded payment. He hasn’t paid. No counterclaims. No set-offs. Just silence. And so, like a scorned lover sending a final text, they filed a petition. The legal claim is “breach of credit agreement” — which, in human terms, means “you said you’d pay, you didn’t, so now we’re taking you to court.” It’s not fraud. It’s not identity theft. It’s just… non-payment. The most American of all crimes.

And what do they want? $2,822.29. Plus court costs. No attorney fees — which is interesting, because usually debt collectors tack those on. But not this time. Maybe they’re trying to look reasonable. Or maybe they know that in small claims court, asking for too much makes you look greedy. Is $2,822 a lot? Well, it’s not nothing. It’s a used car down payment. It’s a year of Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. It’s a lot of therapy sessions. But in the grand scheme of debt? It’s mid. Not catastrophic. Not unusual. Just… sad. The kind of number that doesn’t ruin your life all at once, but chips away at it slowly, like termites in your credit score.

Now, here’s the kicker: Capital One’s own filing admits that Tommy isn’t in the military. Why mention that? Because there’s a federal law — the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act — that protects active-duty military from certain legal actions, including default judgments. So Capital One had to swear, on penalty of perjury, that Tommy’s not getting deployed. Which means they did their homework. This isn’t a slapdash collection attempt. This is corporate precision. A surgical strike on a delinquent account.

So what’s our take? The most absurd part isn’t the amount. It’s the tone. The entire statement reads like a passive-aggressive breakup letter from a bank. “We noticed you didn’t pay in full last month,” it says, in so many words. “So we’re charging you interest. Again. And again. And again.” There’s a whole section titled “How can I Avoid Paying Interest Charges?” — which is like a cigarette pack asking, “How can I avoid lung cancer?” The answer is obvious: don’t smoke. Or in this case, don’t carry a balance on a 30% APR card.

We’re not rooting for the debt. We’re not rooting for the bank. But if we’re being honest, we’re a little bit rooting for Tommy. Not because he’s innocent — he’s not. He agreed to the terms. But because this case is a perfect microcosm of how credit card debt works in America: you’re given a tool that’s easy to use, hard to escape, and designed to profit from your mistakes. The interest, the fees, the bounced payments — it’s all a machine. And Tommy? He’s just another cog that got stuck.

So here we are. A man, a credit card, and a debt so precise it feels like a punchline. Will Tommy show up in court? Will he settle? Will he declare bankruptcy over $2,800? We may never know. But one thing’s for sure: Capital One will keep calling. And the interest? Oh, the interest never sleeps.

Case Overview

$2,822 Demand Petition
Jurisdiction
District Court, Oklahoma
Relief Sought
$2,822 Monetary
Plaintiffs
Defendants
Claims
# Cause of Action Description
1 breach of credit agreement $2,822.29 owed on credit account

Petition Text

2,447 words
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CANADIAN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA CAPITAL ONE, N.A. PLAINTIFF TOMMY WHITEHEAD DEFENDANT(S) HOLLY EATON COURT CLERK CANADIAN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA Case No. JAN-6 2026 BY DEPUTY LORY K. DEWEY 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 Canadian County, Oklahoma and this Court has jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter herein. 3. TOMMY WHITEHEAD 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, TOMMY WHITEHEAD is justly indebted to CAPITAL ONE, N.A. in the amount of $2,822.29. 5. Counsel for Plaintiff submits that after diligent search, TOMMY WHITEHEAD 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), TOMMY WHITEHEAD, for the principal amount due, being $2,822.29. 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), TOMMY WHITEHEAD, in the sum of $2,822.29, all costs of court, and all other relief to which the Plaintiff may be entitled. CAPITAL ONE, N.A., PLAINIFF By: 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: $3,320.01 Minimum Payment Due: $3,320.01 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 Previous Balance: $3,238.79 Payments: $0.00 Other Credits: $0.00 Transactions: + $0.00 Cash Advances: + $0.00 Fees Charged: + $0.00 Interest Charged: + $81.22 New Balance: = $3,320.01 Available Credit (as of Apr 27, 2024): N/A 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 How can I Avoid Paying Interest Charges? If you pay 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 $0.00 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 charge 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 other 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 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 Visit capitalone.com to see detailed transactions. TOMMY WHITEHEAD #7673: Payments, Credits and Adjustments <table> <tr> <th>Trans Date</th> <th>Post Date</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Amount</th> </tr> </table> TOMMY WHITEHEAD #7673: Transactions <table> <tr> <th>Trans Date</th> <th>Post Date</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Amount</th> </tr> </table> Fees <table> <tr> <th>Trans Date</th> <th>Post Date</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Amount</th> </tr> </table> Total Fees for This Period $0.00 Interest Charged <table> <tr> <th></th> <th></th> <th></th> <th></th> </tr> <tr> <td>Interest Charge on Purchases</td> <td colspan="2"></td> <td>$79.43</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Interest Charge on Cash Advances</td> <td colspan="2"></td> <td>$1.79</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Interest Charge on Other Balances</td> <td colspan="2"></td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Total Interest for This Period</th> <td colspan="2"></td> <th>$81.22</th> </tr> </table> Totals Year-to-Date <table> <tr> <th></th> <th></th> <th></th> <th></th> </tr> <tr> <td>Total Fees charged</td> <td colspan="2"></td> <td>$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Total Interest charged</td> <td colspan="2"></td> <td>$323.98</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>30.15% P</td> <td>$3,205.46</td> <td>$79.43</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cash Advances</td> <td>30.15% P</td> <td>$72.41</td> <td>$1.79</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> Protect yourself from scams. When dealing with unwinvited contacts from people, businesses, or social networking sites, always use caution. www.capitalone.com/stopscaams Posted Trans Category Source Description Amount Balance 9/10/2025 9/10/25 Payment Return Bedrock Insufficient Funds (NSF) + $61.36 $2,822.29 9/7/2025 9/7/25 Payment Bedrock Payment received. Thank you! - $61.36 $2,760.93 8/7/2025 8/7/25 Payment Bedrock Payment received. Thank you! - $61.36 $2,822.29 7/7/2025 7/7/25 Payment Bedrock Payment received. Thank you! - $61.36 $2,883.65 5/24/2025 5/24/25 Payment Bedrock Payment received. Thank you! - $25.00 $2,945.01 1/25/2025 1/25/25 Payment Bedrock Payment received. Thank you! - $70.00 $2,970.01 12/31/2024 12/31/24 Payment Return Bedrock Insufficient Funds (NSF) + $70.00 $3,040.01 12/25/2024 12/25/24 Payment Bedrock Payment received. Thank you! - $70.00 $2,970.01 11/25/2024 11/25/24 Payment Bedrock Payment received. Thank you! - $70.00 $3,040.01 10/25/2024 10/25/24 Payment Bedrock Payment received. Thank you! - $70.00 $3,110.01 9/25/2024 9/25/24 Payment Bedrock Payment received. Thank you! - $70.00 $3,180.01 8/25/2024 8/25/24 Payment Bedrock Payment received. Thank you! - $70.00 $3,250.01 4/30/2024 4/29/24 Initial Load TSYS Charge OFF Initial load + $3,320.01 $3,320.01
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