11-year-old bitten by dog at friend’s house

On July 23, 2022, the 11-year-old plaintiff was at his friend’s house, playing with his friend’s pit bull dog, and tossing a bone to the dog. The pit bull lunged at the plaintiff, attacked him and bit his face, causing lacerations to his cheek requiring stitches.

The defendant’s homeowner’s insurance company attempted to argue that the plaintiff was provoking the dog by teasing him with the dog bone.

In opposition to this, the plaintiff’s counsel provided direct evidence by way of ambulance records and emergency room records that recited important admissions regarding the incident to illustrate that no provocation was involved.

Ultimately, a pre-suit settlement was reached wherein the plaintiff convinced defendant’s homeowner’s insurance company to pay the full policy in the amount of $100,000.

Dana LaKritz Marcus, counsel for the plaintiff, provided case information.

Type of action: Dog bite

Injuries alleged: Lacerations to face of minor resulting in stitches and scarring

Name of case: Plaintiff v. Defendants

Court/Case no./Date: Monroe County Circuit Court; 23-146814-NO; 12/01/2023

Name of judge: Hon. Daniel White

Demand: $100,000

Highest offer: $100,000

Settlement amount: $100,000

Most helpful expert: Dr. William Bloom, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, Troy

Insurance carrier: State Farm Insurance Company

Attorneys for plaintiff: Dana LaKritz Marcus, Bloomfield Hills

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