Dog bites drunk woman at party; jury awards $120,000, finds no contributory negligence. San Diego County.
Summary
Plaintiff was at a party and opened the wrong door as she tried to leave the room to smoke. She accidentally entered the garage of defendants and was attacked by their pit bull, suffering injury to her lip and chin. No contributory negligence was found on the part of the plaintiff despite her high blood alcohol level.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: San Diego Superior Court - Vista/ 37-2011-00555607
- Type of Case: Dog Bite
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff: BISNAR | CHASE by H. Gavin Long, Newport Beach
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Attorney for the Defendant: Law Offices of Borton Petrini, LLP by Jason A. Cohen, San Diego