This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Dog Bite

Yohanna v. Enayati

Published: Apr. 15, 2000 | Result Date: Mar. 9, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SC054251 Verdict –  $115,555

Judge

Debra Wong Yang

Court

L.A. Superior San Fernando


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Joel P. Glaser
(Skane Wilcox LLP)

Steven J. Rottman


Defendant

Barbara A Feinman


Facts

Plaintiff is a portrait artist. Defendant Jaleh Enayati lived two houses down in a fourplex owned by her son,
defendant Hamid Enayati. Jaleh Enayati cared for a 3+ pound toy Maltese dog. In February 1998, the dog bit
plaintiff in the finger.
Defendants denied ownership of the dog, asserting that the dog belonged to HamidÆs sister, who was not
named as a defendant. Defendants denied that plaintiff was bit or injured in any way.
Defendant Hamid Enayati denied that the fence around his property was broken.

Deliberation

seven hours

Poll

12-0 (strict liability and negligence)

Length

six days


#80542

For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:

Email jeremy@reprintpros.com for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390