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Homeowner Pays $300,000 in Dog Bite Case

Posted by Sean Tamura-Sato | Dec 19, 2011 | 0 Comments

Sumiko S. (fictitious name), a 32-year old, was visiting an acquaintance in San Ramon, when she was viciously attacked by the homeowner's pit bull/Welsh corgi mix in 2009. While she was petting the dog, it suddenly jumped up and bite Sumiko's face and upper lip, causing serious injuries to about a third of her lip.

Partner Dale Minami handled the case for this client and was able to arrange for a renowned plastic surgeon to repair Sumiko's lip as it was so severely mangled that she needed four stages of reconstructive plastic surgery. The first surgery was needed to repair her upper lip by removing the damaged tissue from Sumiko's face and lip. The subsequent three stages of surgery included a procedure to rejuvenate the skin on the lip, then reconstruct the delicate features of her mouth.

Sumiko also suffered emotional distress including nightmares and flashbacks rising from the attack and was despondent over facial disfigurement.

The case settled for $300,000, the homeowner's policy limits, which provides Sumiko with the option of pursuing further reconstructive surgery in the future and psychological care as needed.

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Sean Tamura-Sato
Sean Tamura-Sato

Managing Partner, Consumer and Employment Rights

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