Confidential
Settlement – $80,000Court
Contra Costa Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
James M. Talcott
(medical)
Glen Lau
(medical)
Defendant
Donald Mako
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 32-year-old postal carrier, was attacked and bitten by defendantÆs German Shephard while
delivering mail to the defendantÆs house. The dog reared onto its hind legs and bit the plaintiff on the forearm
as she raised it to shield her face and neck.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff initially demanded $100,000 (policy limit). The defendant initially offered $40,000.
Specials in Evidence
$12,000 $18,000 $11,000
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained laceration injuries to right forearm with residual scarring, mild ulnar nerve injury, right rotator cuff tear requiring surgery and dog phobia requiring psychological treatment.
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