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Premises Liability- Dog bite injury nets settlement
Virginia Lawyers Weekly//June 8, 2026//
$1 million settlement
Injuries alleged: Left tibial plateau fracture
Date resolved: March 26, 2026
Amount: $1 million, plus $362,891 in past medical bills
Attorneys for plaintiff: Scott Carlton, Stafford County, and Christopher Toepp, Richmond, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
Case description: The plaintiff was knocked to the ground and bitten by a dog on the dog owner’s property. The plaintiff alleged that the dog was “reactive” and dangerous, descriptions that were disputed by the defendant. Liability, both as to primary negligence and contributory negligence, was hotly disputed. The plaintiff sustained puncture wounds, lacerations and a left tibial plateau fracture. Ultimately, she underwent four surgeries to address the fracture, including an open reduction/internal fixation and a total knee replacement.
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