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
Dog Bite
Strict Liability

Estela Salcedo, Hector Lopez, et al. v. Busch Entertainment Corporation

Published: Oct. 10, 2009 | Result Date: Jul. 7, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 07CV02416(TJW) Settlement –  $27,000

Court

USDC Southern District of California


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Alexis Galindo
(Curd, Galindo & Smith LLP)

Mark D. Slaughter


Defendant

Joshua J. Richman

Guillermo Marrero

Samantha B. Lopez


Facts

On May 30, 2005, plaintiffs Estela Salcedo, Hector Lopez, and three minors visited Sea World in San Diego. While at the amusement park, plaintiffs entered into the Clydesdale Hamlet exhibit, which featured Clydesdale horses. In addition to the horses, the exhibit contained unrestrained Dalmatian dogs. One of the dogs bit one of the minors on the wrist. Plaintiffs sued Busch Entertainment Corp. and Budweiser Clydesdale for negligence and strict liability.

Injuries

The minor suffered a dog bite.

Result

The parties reached a settlement amounting to $27,000.


#87654

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

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