Woman Settles Dog Bite Case for $1M

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February 11th, 2008

"Woman Mauled by Bulldog Settles for $1M"

A California woman who suffered severe facial injuries when she was attacked by an American bulldog recently settled her case for a reported $1 million in damages.

Wendy Rydberg spent several days in the hospital after being mauled by the 90-pound bulldog on her way to pick up her two children from a bus stop. Since the attack, she has had three surgeries to reduce scarring on her cheek, nose, and lips.

Criminal Charges

Criminal charges were filed against the dog�s owner, Emmellia Dale-Pincus, who admitted responsibility as part of a plea agreement. Her mother, who purchased the dog, was also charged but that case was eventually dismissed.

Dog Bite Lawsuit

Rydberg filed a dog bite lawsuit to recover damages related to her injuries. Under a settlement reached last week, Rydberg will receive $900,000. The remaining $100,000 will be split between her husband and two children.

�I feel like an extreme pressure is gone, just a relief that this is over,� she said.

(Source: Press Democrat)

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