Tira and Tiffani Ryan v. Helen Riewerts
Published: May 14, 1994 | Result Date: Mar. 23, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV72536 – $0
Judge
Court
San Luis Obispo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Greg A. Coates
(Law Office of Greg A. Coates)
Experts
Plaintiff
James Tahmisian
(medical)
Facts
On November 8, 1991, Travis Ryan, a 3-year-old boy, suffered a torn left ear and facial scars when Defendant's dog attacked him. That case settled for $40,000. The Plaintiffs in the instant case were his sister, 4-year-old Tiffani Ryan, and his mother, 24-year-old Tina Ryan. Plaintiffs witnessed the attack and pursued Dillon v. Legg emotional distress damages.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiffs contend their demand was $20,000 and Defendant's offer was $10,000.
Specials in Evidence
$350 (Tiffani)
Injuries
Emotional distress requiring counseling for Tiffani.
Deliberation
45 minutes
Poll
12-0
Length
2 days
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