Trial Magazine

As Doe, who was in his 50s, was unloading trash from his pickup truck at a local dump, a pit bull allegedly emerged from the open door of a nearby truck. The dog attacked Doe ferociously, resulting in lower leg lacerations that necessitated debridements and skin grafting. Doe’s medical expenses totaled $135,000, and he incurred $12,000 in lost income.

Doe sued the dog’s joint statutory owners, alleging liability for the attack.

The parties settled for $445,000.

Citation: Doe v. Roes, Confidential Dkt. No. (Va. Cir. Ct. Chesterfield Cnty. Feb. 21, 2024).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ members W. Randolph Robins Jr. and Michael W. Lantz, both of Richmond, Va.