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On August 16, 2009, a 29 year-old female who was doing a favor for her hospitalized friend was viciously attacked and repeatedly bitten on her arms and legs by the friend's pit bull. She sustained significant scarring from the many puncture wounds, and incurred medical expenses as well as lost wages totaling a combined $30,000.00. The friend's homeowners insurance, American Family, alleged that she was trespassing on the property and denied payment on her claim.
Attorney Tim Schelwat filed a lawsuit on behalf of this client, and discovery revealed that she had gone to the residence at her friend's request -- and with his house keys -- to retrieve a laptop computer, cell phone charger, and toothbrush for him. It also was discovered that the pit bull had previously bitten someone, thereby raising the prospect of a double damages award pursuant to Wisconsin statute. The case was thereafter mediated and American Family agreed to pay $175,000.00 in settlement of the claim.
Awarded: $175,000.00
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