STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) _ A Tulsa man has sued Oklahoma State University over the death of his wife, who fell down and hit her head while attending her grandson's high school football championship game at Boone Pickens Stadium.
The Stillwater NewsPress reports (http://is.gd/Ktpgwm ) that Ronald Mayfield filed the lawsuit this week in the Dec. 9, 2011, death of his wife. The lawsuit says 66-year-old Charlotte Mayfield died after falling backward down a set of stadium steps.
The lawsuit alleges that the university was negligent in its construction of the steps.
Mayfield is seeking at least $75,000 in damages. The university has not yet filed a response to the lawsuit.
Charlotte Mayfield's death came less than a week after a dozen fans were injured in the stadium while celebrating Oklahoma State's win over Oklahoma.
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Information from: Stillwater News Press, http://www.stwnewspress.com
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:59:10 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The U.S. attorney for western Oklahoma is urging residents and businesses to keep their guard up when preparing to make donations to aid the tornado relief effort. U.S. Attorney Sanford
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Thursday, May 23 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:56:14 GMT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) _ A preliminary report on a northeast Oklahoma boat crash that killed two University of Arkansas students says excessive speed, driver inattention and alcohol use contributed to the accident. Grand
A preliminary report on a northeast Oklahoma boat crash that killed two University of Arkansas students says excessive speed, driver inattention and alcohol use contributed to the accident
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:36 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_Some of Lawton's smallest residents are serving up some delicious refreshments to help the people of Moore. A group of 6 and 7 year olds are operating an impromptu lemonade stand to raise
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:24:41 GMT
Lawton_It looks like the water bills will rise about $6 a month in Lawton, to offset the $8.37 million deficit in next year's budget. That's the proposal the city council tentatively agreed to Wednesday
It looks like the water bills will rise about $6 a month in Lawton, to offset the $8.37 million deficit in next year's budget.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:52:31 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ If you want a chance of surviving a natural disaster, you have to have a plan, but if you're not at home, the plan could fall apart. Monday's tornado hit Moore in mid-afternoon when the majority
If you want a chance of surviving a natural disaster, you have to have a plan, but what if you're not at home? The plan could fall apart.
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