Case Result

$5.6M

Dog Bite

2023

Trial Verdict

Atlanta, GA

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Case Details

A Georgia woman recently recovered $5.6 million in a dog bite lawsuit filed against her neighbors who were homing their son’s dog while he was staying with them. The dog, a Labrador/pit bull mix, was owned by the defendant’s son. The woman was returning mail that had been accidentally delivered to her home when she was invited inside. The son’s dog attacked her causing severe injuries, according to the lawsuit. The dog repeatedly bit her, causing injuries to her arms, legs, face, neck, hands, and other parts of her body. The victim had to undergo multiple surgeries and spent a total of 19 days in the hospital due to complications related to the attack. She incurred medical expenses of $336,000.

Additional Notes

The plaintiff’s attorneys demanded $1.4 million to settle the case. Their offer was rejected by the defendant’s insurer. After a five-day trial in Hall County Superior Court, the jury awarded the victim $5.6 million in damages and an additional $20,159.99 to her husband for taking care of his wife during her recovery process.