Jefferson County Man Awarded $10,000 After Boxer Dog Attack

A Jefferson County jury awarded a dog bite victim for $10,000 last week – damages that cover his medical expenses, lost wages, mental anguish, and impairment. The man was bitten in the face by a boxer while visiting his friend and his friend’s wife in November 2004.

Bruce Newman testified that he bent over to see the boxer and her new litter of puppies when the dog attacked, tearing his lip and cheek. The dog’s owners, Alfred Watts and Jeanette Watts, argued that they had warned Newman not to approach the dogs, but police testimony revealed that they had simply warned not to get too close. The jury found the Watts to be 80% at fault for the aggressive dog attack.

According to court records, the dog had been involved in three previous dog bite incidents, all involving playing with children. According to Newman’s Texas dog bite attorney, the Watts family was aware that their dog was vicious and they were negligent in letting others near her.

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