John Donnelly v. Gale Darling
Published: Jan. 6, 2007 | Result Date: Oct. 24, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GIN050954 Verdict – $370,000
Facts
On Jan. 30, 2006, John Donnelly, 7, was walking his dog on a leash in a park. Defendant, Gale Darling, took both her dogs off their leash and one dog jumped and knocked Mr. Donnelly to the ground fracturing his hip and femur. Mr. Donnelly was hospitalized and operated on days later. He was in a wheelchair for months before using a walker and finally a cane. Plaintiff had two prior hip surgeries. He had an excellent recovery after surgery.
Settlement Discussions
There were no prior settlement discussions.
Specials in Evidence
Approx. $50,000.
Injuries
Fractured hip/femur with insertion of 12 screws, five wire bands, and steel plate. Mr. Donnelly currently walks with a cane. Loss of consortium for Mrs. Donnelly.
Result
Verdict, $370,000.
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