THIS LAWSUIT. IT’S BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE NORMAN’S BELOVED COOKIE QUEEN DIED WHILE IN CUSTODY AT THE CLEVELAND COUNTY JAIL, A NEW FEDERAL LAWSUIT CLAIMS THE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, TURNKEY HEALTH AND THREE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS PLAYED A ROLE IN HER DEATH. SHANNON HANCHETT WAS ARRESTED IN NOVEMBER 26 AT A CELL PHONE STORE FOR OBSTRUCTION AND FALSE REPORTING. THE NORMAN OFFICER NOTED SHE WAS HAVING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. A LAWSUIT FILED JANUARY 25TH CLAIMS ONCE SHE ARRIVED AT THE JAIL, HER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS WERE DISREGARDED AS STAFF SHOWED A DELIBERATE INDIFFERENCE TO HER SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, THE LAWSUIT CLAIMS. MEDICAL STAFF DID NOT ADEQUATELY ASSESS, EVALUATE OR TREAT HANCHETT, INCLUDING FAILING TO CHECK ON HER EVERY 15 MINUTES. ATTORNEYS FOR TURNKEY HEALTH AND THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WILL FILE A MOTION TO DISMISS THE CASE, SAYING THE ALLEGATIONS MISREPRESENT WHAT HAPPENED. KOCO REACHED OUT TO THE CLEVELAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR A STATEMENT, BUT WE’RE TOLD THEY CAN’T COMMENT ON OPEN LITIGATION THIS SATURDAY WOULD HAVE BEEN HATCHET’S BIRTHDAY. HER FRIENDS AND FELLOW BUSINESS OWNERS WORKED WITH THE CITY OF NORMAN TO DECLARE MARCH 2ND COOKIE DAY. WE WANTED IT TO BE REMEMBERED THAT NO MATTER WHAT BUSINESS GOES IN HERE AT THE COTTAGE, THEY WILL KNOW THAT SHE IS WHO MADE AN IMPACT HERE. REPORTIN
Husband files lawsuit almost year after death of 'Cookie Queen' while in Cleveland County jail custody
Shannon Hanchett died over a year ago after being arrested at a cell phone store for obstruction and false reporting
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Updated: 11:51 AM CST Mar 2, 2024
The husband of Norman's beloved "Cookie Queen" has filed a lawsuit following her death in Cleveland County Detention Center, claiming her death was due to staff's disregard for her serious mental health needs. | MORE | Friends of Norman's beloved 'Cookie Queen' plan to make her legacy permanentShannon Hanchett died over a year ago after being arrested at a cell phone store for obstruction and false reporting. The arresting officer noted she was having a mental health crisis. The lawsuit filed on Jan. 25 claims Hanchett's constitutional rights were disregarded once she arrived at the jail. It says staff showed a deliberate indifference to her serious mental health needs.The lawsuit goes on to claim that medical staff did not adequately assess, evaluate or treat Hanchett, including failing to check on her every 15 minutes.Attorneys for Turnkey Health and the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office say they will file a motion to dismiss the case. They claim the allegations misrepresent what happened. | MORE | Bill inspired by Norman's 'Cookie Queen' addresses law enforcement, mental health callsThe Cleveland County Sheriff's Office told KOCO 5 that it can't comment on open litigation.Saturday would have been Hanchett's birthday. Her friend and fellow business owners, including Bethany Grove, the owner of Meant to B Bakery, worked with the city of Norman to declare March 2 "Cookie Day.""We wanted it to be remembered that no matter what business goes on here at The Cottage, people will know she is the one who made an impact here," Grove said. Top HeadlinesOKC police search for man accused of trying to break into woman’s apartment while she was showeringFederal Investigation launched into Owasso Public Schools following death of Nex BenedictCourt documents: Online argument leads to 14-year-old being shot in chest at OKC homeWinchester Drive-In Theater in Oklahoma City set for 2024 seasonRossen Reports: These people don’t need to file taxes, do you qualify?
NORMAN, Okla. — The husband of Norman's beloved "Cookie Queen" has filed a lawsuit following her death in Cleveland County Detention Center, claiming her death was due to staff's disregard for her serious mental health needs.
| MORE | Friends of Norman's beloved 'Cookie Queen' plan to make her legacy permanent
Shannon Hanchett died over a year ago after being arrested at a cell phone store for obstruction and false reporting. The arresting officer noted she was having a mental health crisis.
The lawsuit filed on Jan. 25 claims Hanchett's constitutional rights were disregarded once she arrived at the jail. It says staff showed a deliberate indifference to her serious mental health needs.
The lawsuit goes on to claim that medical staff did not adequately assess, evaluate or treat Hanchett, including failing to check on her every 15 minutes.
Attorneys for Turnkey Health and the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office say they will file a motion to dismiss the case. They claim the allegations misrepresent what happened.
| MORE | Bill inspired by Norman's 'Cookie Queen' addresses law enforcement, mental health calls
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office told KOCO 5 that it can't comment on open litigation.
Saturday would have been Hanchett's birthday. Her friend and fellow business owners, including Bethany Grove, the owner of Meant to B Bakery, worked with the city of Norman to declare March 2 "Cookie Day."
"We wanted it to be remembered that no matter what business goes on here at The Cottage, people will know she is the one who made an impact here," Grove said.
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