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Personal Injury
Dog Bite
Negligence

Minor Plaintiff, through her Guardian ad Litem, Donna Gierst v. Larry Street, Maria Street

Published: Apr. 24, 2010 | Result Date: Aug. 3, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: PC043872 Settlement –  $45,000

Court

L.A. Superior San Fernando


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Howard S. Blumenthal


Defendant

Richard C. Gagliano
(Wolf, O'Connor & Myers)


Facts

On June 22, 2005, a 4-year-old minor was at her neighbors' Larry and Maria Street home where she said she was bitten by their German Shepherd dog.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The minor, through her guardian ad litem, Donna Gierst, filed suit against the Streets.

Damages

The minor claimed damages of $292 in medical expenses.

Injuries

The minor suffered a dog bite, facial lacerations, and scarring.

Result

The parties reached a settlement for $45,000.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Oct. 17, 2008.


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