In a dog bite liability case in Fujian, the court ruled that the dog owner must compensate the victim for various losses totaling 8.6 ten thousand yuan.
Case Summary
On 2024/4/5, the plaintiff, Chen, was bitten on the right leg by a large dog owned by the defendant, Wang, while walking in a residential complex in Huli District, Xiamen City. The plaintiff was hospitalized for 15 days and incurred medical expenses of 2.6 ten thousand yuan. According to judicial appraisal, the plaintiff's injuries constitute a Grade 10 disability, with a work stoppage period of 60 days, a nutritional support period of 30 days, and a nursing care period of 15 days. At the time of the incident, the defendant failed to leash the dog or fit it with a muzzle. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit requesting the defendant to compensate for various losses, including medical fees, lost wages, nursing fees, transportation costs, hospital meal allowances, nutritional supplements, disability compensation, and mental distress damages, totaling 8.6 ten thousand yuan.
Key Dispute
Case Strategy
Processing Result
The court ruled that Defendant Wang shall compensate Plaintiff Chen for all losses totaling 8.6 ten thousand yuan within ten days from the effective date of this judgment. Defendant Wang shall bear all litigation costs and judicial appraisal fees incurred in this case.
