Daniel W. Noble v. Tim Torngren
Published: May 10, 1997 | Result Date: Jan. 9, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 128927 – $0
Judge
Court
Shasta Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On Feb. 26, 1995, plaintiff Daniel W. Noble, a 51-year-old refinisher, alleged that his left minor hand was bitten by defendant Tim Torngren's Rottweiler named "Buck." The plaintiff claimed that he had been dirt bike riding and that he walked over to the defendant's truck to speak with the defendant's sister who was seated with Buck nearby. As the plaintiff approached, Buck went up to him and the plaintiff reached out his left hand, at which time Buck bit him. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a strict liability theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaitiff made a settlement demand for $100,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromsie for $22,001.
Specials in Evidence
$4,349 $27,196
Damages
The palintiff alleged permanent damage to his minor left fifth finger.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged permanent damage to his minor left fifth finger.
Other Information
A motion for new trial was waived in exhange for the defendant's waiver of costs.
Deliberation
35 minutes
Length
2 days
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