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Case of the Month October 2022

Parties Reach $500K Settlement for Minor's Dog Bite Injuries

In re the Matter of A.B.S.

Case Type:
Animals - Dog
Animals - Bite/Attack
Insurance - Other

Specific Liability:
Minor suffered facial injuries due to dog bite

General Injury:
Laceration on right cheek and puncture wound

Jurisdiction:
State: Wisconsin
Circuit Court of Wisconsin, Second Judicial District, Kenosha County.

Related Court Documents:
Plaintiff's petition for approval of minor settlement: 2021 WL 8444585
Order approving minor settlement: 2022 WL 1557290

Case Name:
In re the Matter of A.B.S.

Docket/File Number:
2021-CV-001191

Result Amount:
$500,000

Result Date:
January 27, 2022

Judge:
Angelina Gabriele

Attorneys:
Plaintiff: Tony M. Dunn, Habush Habush & Rottier S.C., Racine, WI
Defendant: Not Reported

Result Type:
Settlement

Experts:
Plaintiff: Not Reported
Defendant: Not Reported

Breakdown of Award:
$365,000 for the purchase of an annuity to fund future payments to plaintiff A.B.S.
$7,500 to plaintiff for parents' loss of companionship
$2,993 to plaintiff for payment of liens and/or subrogated parties
$124,507 to plaintiff's counsel for attorney fees and costs

Summary of Facts:
Plaintiff A.B.S., a two-year-old male, was reportedly bit by a dog owned by an individual who was insured by defendant Germantown Mutual Insurance Company.

The plaintiff said he suffered two lacerations on his right cheek and a puncture wound posterior to the lacerations that resulted in permanent scarring, thereby causing the plaintiff to incur medical expenses.

The parties agreed to resolve the plaintiff's claims arising from the dog bite incident in exchange for the defendant's payment of $500,000, and sought court approval of the settlement.

The court approved the settlement terms.

Circuit Court of Wisconsin, Second Judicial District, Kenosha County.

Westlaw Citation:
2022 WL 3910292