Michigan Dog Bite Case Results
Michigan Dog Bite Case Results
Case Name: Wendt vs. Gates
Venue: Macomb County Circuit Court
Type of Dog: Pit Bull Date of Dog
Bite: September 2006
Type of Injury: 4 inch scar on the arm
Outcome: $475,000 settlement before trial
Case Name: Zorza vs. Wyss
Venue: Oakland County Circuit Court
Date of Dog Bite: October 13, 1999
Age of Victim at Time of Attack: 49 years old
Type of Dog: 60lb Chow
Type of Injury: Small laceration on right heal, requiring no stitches or follow up care
Outcome: Went to trial after $250 was offered by Allstate and was awarded $15,360.00 including attorney fees, costs and interest. Trial lasted less than one day.
Case Name: Minor child vs. Defendant Dog Bite Owner
Venue: Oakland County Circuit Court
Date of Dog Bite: June 26, 2000
Age of Victim at Time of Attack: 9 years old
Type of Dog: Chow Chow Mix
Type of Injury: Six 2cm bites; two on each leg and two on the upper right buttock.
Outcome: Mediated for $90,000
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