dog bite

$40,000: Unleashed Golden Retriever Attacks A Pet Sitter

CASE DESCRIPTION:  A dog under the Plaintiff’s care was attacked by an unleashed dog.  While trying to separate the animals the plaintiff was bit several times by the attacking dog.  Plaintiff brought suit for her personal injuries. RESULT:  $40,000.00 total settlement Plaintiff is a pet sitter, who received substantial injuries when she was bitten by… read more

$350,000: Young Child Attacked and Injured By Neighbor’s Dog

CASE DESCRIPTION:  Upon the invitation to come and use their neighbor’s pool, the L. family went to their neighbors house.  The L’s young son was attacked by the neighbors dog in front of his young sister. RESULT:  $350,000.00 total settlement A family was invited to use a neighbor’s pool when their young son was suddenly… read more

$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… read more

$102,000: Two Vicious Dogs Attack The Neighbors

CASE DESCRIPTION: Larry Z., while walking his dog in front of his own home, was attacked by two pit bull-mix dogs.  James K. was attacked by the same two dogs moments later while walking with his wife near their residence.  Their spouses each had claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress, for observing their respective… read more

$300,000 Settlement in Dog Bite Case

COUNTY: Orange COMPLETE TITLE OF PLAINTIFFS: Raito D.; Alma D.                                           COMPLETE TITLE OF DEFENDANTS: Sean F. and Chong M. CASE NUMBER: N/A (INSERT MINOR’S COMP CASE #) Complaint Filed: Not Filed COURT: Orange County Superior… read more