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Personal Injury
Dog Bite
Auto v. Auto

Eric Bridges v. Marilyn Dach, Nicholas Dach and Does 1 through 20

Published: Feb. 4, 2012 | Result Date: Dec. 6, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 15123 Verdict –  $15,125

Court

Fresno Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David C. Holt
(Holt Law Firm)


Defendant

Frank D. Maul


Facts

On Nov. 30, 2008, Marilyn Dach and Eric Bridges were involved in a vehicular accident. The parties pulled over to talk, and when Dach opened her door to get out of her car, two dogs jumped out and bit Bridges. Bridges filed suit against Dach, as well as Nicholas Dach, who also owned the dogs.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that defendants negligently controlled the dogs, and that Marilyn Dach did not timely stop the attack. Plaintiff alleged a cause of action for strict liability.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant Marilyn Dach claimed that the attack did not last several minutes.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $75,000 and defendants offered $15,000.

Injuries

Plaintiff suffered bite marks.

Result

The jury awarded plaintiff $15,125.

Other Information

AAA NCNU Insurance Exchange insured defendants.


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