McDermott v. Smith

LANDRY, Judge.

This action by Dale E. McDermott (Appellant) seeks damages for dog bite injuries to his minor son Troy, allegedly inflicted by an animal owned by Steven Smith, son of defendant Charles J. Smith, which animal was kept on premises occupied by Charles J. Smith at the time of the incident in question. The premises occupied by Smith were owned by Mrs. Eddie Guarisco, an interdict, whose curator is Anthony J. Guarisco, Sr. The named defendants are Charles J. Smith and the Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers), alleged insurer of Smith. Both Appellant and Travelers filed motions for…