A recent court filing has brought to light a harrowing incident involving a dog attack that left the plaintiff with severe injuries. On June 11, 2024, Timothy Turpin filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, against Doug Looper, alleging multiple causes of action including strict liability and negligence.
According to the complaint, on April 23, 2024, Turpin was attacked by a dog owned by Looper while he was on public property in Camarillo, California. The lawsuit alleges that Looper failed to control his dog, which led to the animal biting and clawing Turpin. "Defendants allowed the Dog to roam without control and allowed the Dog to attack Plaintiff," states the complaint. The document further details that Turpin sustained deep lacerations, abrasions, bruises, and puncture wounds as a result of the attack.
Turpin's legal team argues that Looper is strictly liable for the injuries under Civil Code §3342(a), which holds dog owners responsible for damages caused by their pets regardless of prior knowledge of viciousness. The complaint also includes claims under common law strict liability and negligence per se due to violations of local ordinances requiring dogs to be under reasonable control at all times. "The sole and proximate cause of Plaintiff's injuries and damages alleged herein was Defendants' negligent breach of duty," asserts the filing.
The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief from the court including general damages for pain and suffering, economic damages for medical expenses and loss of earnings, as well as prejudgment interest. The lawsuit emphasizes that Turpin continues to incur medical costs and will likely require future medical care due to permanent disability and disfigurement resulting from the attack.
Representing Turpin are attorneys Anthony C. Kastenek and Philip Alexander from Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. The case has been assigned Case No. 2024CUPP025813 in front of Judge [Name].