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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Dog Attack
Negligence Per Se

Nicholas Hedges v. Randy Manning and Helen Manning

Published: Apr. 29, 2000 | Result Date: Mar. 31, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: N080913 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Michael M. Anello

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Eric Freedus


Defendant

Stuart D. Hirsch

Kevin P. Kennedy
(Kennedy & Souza APC)


Experts

Plaintiff

Glen Rankin
(medical)

Defendant

Jeffrey M. Schiffman
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, age 35, while running on the evening of Aug. 26, 1998, was allegedly attacked by a dog owned by Randy and Helen Manning.
As a result of the attack, the plaintiff suffered a broken wrist.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $181,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $5,000.

Specials in Evidence

in excess of $3,000 in excess of $10,000 at the time of trial.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered a broken wrist with residual pain and loss of use.

Deliberation

one day

Poll

10-2

Length

four days


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