Deborah Chapman v. Michael Allen et al
Case Background
On August 2, 2023, Deborah Chapman filed a personal injury lawsuit against Michael and Dollye Allen alleging negligence after their dog escaped their home and charged into the Plaintiff, knocking her down and fracturing her knee. The case was filed in Maryland Circuit Court, Baltimore County. Judge Nancy Purpura presided over the case. [Case number: C-03-CV-23-003172]
Cause
On September 5, 2022, Plaintiff Deborah Chapman was walking her dog near Defendant Michael Allen’s home when Allen’s 80-pound dog charged at her after escaping from a post in the yard. The dog knocked Chapman to the ground, resulting in severe injuries.
Injury
Chapman fractured her knee during the incident. A family member quickly took her to the emergency room. There, the Plaintiff was diagnosed with a minimally displaced tibial plateau fracture which is a type of knee fracture that typically involves a small displacement of the bone. Approximately two months later, she visited an orthopedic surgeon for a follow-up. Following that appointment, she began physical therapy to aid her recovery. Chapman completed her treatment in February 2023.
Damages
Key Arguments and Proceedings
Legal Representation
- Plaintiff(s): Deborah Chapman
- Counsel for Plaintiff(s): Dustin Furman
- Defendant(s): Michael Allen | Dollye Allen
- Counsel for Defendant(s): R. Michael Fecik
Claims
Defense
Jury Verdict
On August 28, 2024, the jury awarded Chapman a $200,000 verdict for the damages sustained in this personal injury lawsuit.
Court Documents:
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