Michigan Dog Bite Case Results
| Case Name: | Wendt vs. Gates |
| Venue: | Macomb County Circuit Court |
| Type of Dog: | Pit Bull |
| Date of Dog Bite: | September 2006 |
| Type of Injury: | 4 inch scar on the arm |
| Outcome: | $475,000 settlement before trial |
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| Case Name: | Zorza vs. Wyss |
| Venue: | Oakland County Circuit Court |
| Date of Dog Bite: | October 13, 1999 |
| Age of Victim at Time of Attack: | 49 years old |
| Type of Dog: | 60lb Chow |
| Type of Injury: | Small laceration on right heal, requiring no stitches or follow up care |
| Outcome: | Went to trial after $250 was offered by Allstate and was awarded $15,360.00 including attorney fees, costs and interest. Trial lasted less than one day. |
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| Case Name: | Minor child vs. Defendant Dog Bite Owner |
| Venue: | Oakland County Circuit Court |
| Date of Dog Bite: | June 26, 2000 |
| Age of Victim at Time of Attack: | 9 years old |
| Type of Dog: | Chow Chow Mix |
| Type of Injury: | Six 2cm bites; two on each leg and two on the upper right buttock. |
| Outcome: | Mediated for $90,000.00 |
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Michael J. Morse
Attorney and Counselor at Law
25657 Southfield Road |
28838 Van Dyke |
248.350.9050
After Hours: 1.800.281.0606
Michael@Dogbite-Attorneys.com
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