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Settlement – $40,000Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Darren O. Aitken
(Aitken Aitken Cohn)
Wylie A. Aitken
(Aitken Aitken Cohn)
Defendant
Christine Baran
(Fisher & Phillips LLP)
Facts
The plaintiff, Lyn Poulsen, a 62-year-old pet sitter, received substantial injuries when she was bitten by the defendant's unleashed dog. The incident occurred at an Irvine park while the plaintiff was taking a client's dog, Riley, for a walk. The plaintiff noticed the defendant's dog approaching without a leash and she called out for the defendant to put a leash on her dog. The defendant's dog attacked Riley and the plaintiff suffered several bites to her left forearm when she tried to separate the dogs.
Settlement Discussions
WHAT WERE THE OFFERS AND DEMANDS?
Specials in Evidence
$1,800 $7,800
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered several deep puncture wounds that required numerous stitches. These wounds left severe unattractive scarring and require plastic surgery for scar revision. In addition, the plaintiff suffered severe psychological injury and was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder.
Other Information
The case was settled at $40,000 with Troy Roe, the settlement judge.
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