A Kansas City man received $7.25 million for injuries he suffered after a 2006 pit bull attack. The dogs were owned by Paul Piper and Bryan Smith, who were living in a property owned by Brittnee Ann Wisdom and James K. Knowles. Ms.Wisdom, Mr. Knowles, and Ms. Wisdom’s mother, Nancy, had all made attempts to remove the dogs from the property. Brittnee left several notes for Mr. Piper, instructing him to cage or fence the animals. On the morning that Mr. Hill was attacked, the Wisdoms contacted animal control officers to remove the dogs from the property. Before animal control officers could remove the pit bulls, the dogs escaped out of an open window, eventually attacking Mr. Hill who was mowing the lawn in a vacant lot. The dogs were killed by police when they were located.

Mr. Hill remained on a feeding tube for over a month and suffered lacerations to his face as well as his arms and legs. He also suffered organ failure and now has permanent disfiguration and disabling injuries. The cost of his medical bills was over $500,000 and his loss of income was greater than $1 million. He was awarded $7.25 million and his wife, Connie, received $300,000.

Mr. Smith was sentenced to a year in jail, and Mr. Piper was also convicted. The attack has shed light on the need for tougher laws on dangerous dogs.

If you reside in the San Diego area and have been seriously injured, contact the law firm of Estey & Bomberger.