Maria Elizabeth Husen v. July Richter, Steve Richter
Published: Oct. 30, 1993 | Result Date: Aug. 2, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 242767 – $3,313
Judge
Court
San Joaquin Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Kenneth N. Meleyco
(Law Offices of Kenneth N. Meleyco)
Defendant
Facts
On March 16, 1992, in Stockton, the Plaintiff Maria Elizabeth Husen, a 33-year-old clerk, tried to break up a fight between her dog and a dog owned by the Defendants. While trying to break up the fight she was bitten on both hands.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends their offer was $10,000 and Plaintiff's demand was $20,000 before trial and $125,000 at closing argument.
Specials in Evidence
$4,155 $200-$500 $15,540
Injuries
Dogbites to both hands requiring surgery with resultant scarring to both hands and wrists requiring three future surgeries; Plaintiff claimed nerve damage to both hands.
Deliberation
1.5 days
Poll
10-2
Length
6 days
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