Woman’s face cut by coworker’s dog — $135,000 settlement

Type of action: Personal injury, dog bite

Injuries alleged: Laceration of plaintiff’s nose and upper lip

Date resolved: 2/7/2023

Special damages: $4,359 in medicals

Demand: $250,000

Verdict or settlement: Settlement

Amount: $135,000

Zydron

Attorney for plaintiff: John E. Zydron, Chesapeake

Description of case: Plaintiff, a 17-year-old, stopped at a coworker’s house to give him a ride to work. Plaintiff entered coworker’s home and the dog jumped into the air and its tooth lacerated plaintiff’s nose and upper lip from her forehead to the end of her nose, resulting in a significant scar. The

dog had been around plaintiff several times before and had not shown any dangerous propensities toward her nor anyone else.

Plaintiff’s counsel John E. Zydron provided case information.