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Personal Injury
Dog Bite
Strict Liability

Mona Elias v. Melissa Anne Evans, HV Anaheim Homeowners Association Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive

Published: May 28, 2016 | Result Date: Apr. 29, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 30-2014-00750508-CU-PO-CJC Settlement –  $10,570

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Scott E. Mann
(Mann & Elias)


Defendant

Brad M. Elder
(Diederich & Associates)


Facts

Mona Elias sued Melissa Evans and HV Anaheim Homeowners Association Inc., in connection with a dog-bite incident that allegedly occurred on Aug. 6, 2014.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff was allegedly walking her dog at the Heritage Village condominium complex when defendant Evans' three dogs attacked her. Plaintiff was injured as a result and sued the dog owner, Evans, for strict liability and negligence. Plaintiff also asserted a negligence cause of action against defendant homeowners' association for negligence.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendant HV denied the allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses. Defendant Evans likewise denied the allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses.

Defendant HV filed a cross-complaint against co-defendant Evans for implied indemnity, contribution, and declaratory relief. HV claimed Evans was solely liable for plaintiff's alleged injuries.

Result

Elias and HV ultimately agreed to settle their dispute for $10,570.

Other Information

Defendant Evans was in pro per. FILING DATE: Oct. 14, 2014.


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