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Lee A. Atkins et al. v. Donna Jean O’Brian

Date: 07-02-1998

Case Number: 24679

Judge: Charles E. McCarty

Court: Circuit Court, Roane County, West Virginia

Plaintiff's Attorney: Larry L. Skeen of Skeen & Skeen, Ripley, West Virginia

Defendant's Attorney: George J. Cosenza of Cosenza & Underwood, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Description:

Personal Injury – A two-year-old was allegedly attacked by defendants' dog which inflicted multiple injuries and permanent facial scarring. The defendant and her ex-husband purchased the dog while they were married which allegedly attacked another person on a previous occasion and, therefore, defendants had a basis upon which to conclude that the dog was vicious.

Outcome:

Verdict for the plaintiffs. The jury held the defendants jointly and severally, awarding $25,000.00 in damages to the parents of the infant and $20,000.00 to the child.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Reversed and remanded by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. See: 504 S.E.2d 920 (W.Va. 1998). The date shown above is the appellate court date and not the date of the trial.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Lee A. Atkins et al. v. Donna Jean O’Brian?

The outcome was: Verdict for the plaintiffs. The jury held the defendants jointly and severally, awarding $25,000.00 in damages to the parents of the infant and $20,000.00 to the child.

Which court heard Lee A. Atkins et al. v. Donna Jean O’Brian?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Roane County, West Virginia, WV. The presiding judge was Charles E. McCarty.

Who were the attorneys in Lee A. Atkins et al. v. Donna Jean O’Brian?

Plaintiff's attorney: Larry L. Skeen of Skeen & Skeen, Ripley, West Virginia. Defendant's attorney: George J. Cosenza of Cosenza & Underwood, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

When was Lee A. Atkins et al. v. Donna Jean O’Brian decided?

This case was decided on July 2, 1998.