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Settlement – $80,000Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Nicholas A. Boylan
(Law Office of Nicholas A. Boylan, APC)
Defendant
Facts
On Nov. 26, 1996, plaintiff, a 4-year-old child, was bitten by defendant's dog. The dog bites left minor gouges and lacerations on the child's face. The minor child, by and through her guardians ad litem, brought this action against defendants based on strict liability, negligence and premises liability seeking damages for personal injuries. The defendants were defended under their homeowners' insurance policy.
Settlement Discussions
Settlement discussions were not disclosed.
Damages
The plaintiff claimed about $100,000 in damages.
Injuries
The plaintiff child suffered gouges and lacerations to her face.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately five months after the case was filed. A mediation was held on Sept. 22, 1997, before Justice Edward Butler (Ret.) of JAMS/Endispute resulting in the reported settlement.
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