Gensler v. Mukai CA4/3
This case is a perfect reminder of the critical role a complete record plays in an appeal. After being bitten by a dog owned by defendant Lisa Mukai, and under the control of her son, defendant Brian Lenorud (defendant), plaintiff Howard Gensler filed suit alleging claims of battery, negligence and statutory strict liability, and seeking compensatory and punitive damages. A jury found in plaintiff’s favor on the negligence and strict liability causes of action, awarding him approximately $7,500 in compensatory damages. The battery cause of action and the issue of punitive damages never reached the jury because the trial court granted nonsuit as to both.
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