$173,733.41: Child Attacked By Dog While Left Alone At Grandmas House

A 9-year-old child suffered severe head and neck injuries and PTSD after being mauled by a recently “debarked” dog while left unsupervised, leading to a $173,733 settlement based on strict liability against the dog’s owner and claims of negligent supervision.
TYPE OF CASE:  Personal Injury; Bog Bite

INJURIES:  Plaintiff suffered severe injury to her head and neck requiring plastic surgery.  Also as result of the attack the child suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder.

DATE & LOCATION OF INCIDENT:  On 6/22/91 at 12252 Topaz Street, Garden Grove, California.

PLAINTIFF’S AGE:  9 at time of incident.

OCCUPATION:  Student

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY:
Darren O. Aitken
AITKEN * AITKEN * COHN
For Plaintiff – Kathyrn R.

DEFENDANTS’ ATTORNEYS:
John A. Wellcome
WELLCOME, FEINMAN & APPLEGATE
For Defendant – Rosetta R.

Michael Moran
HOWARD, MOSS, LVEDER, STRICKROTH & WALKER
For Defendant – Denise R.

DEFENDANT INSURANCE CO.:
For Defendant Rosetta R. – Allstate Insurance Company
For Defendant Denise R. – Transamerica Insurance Group