Mota v. Gruszczynski

Mary J. Boyle, Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-appellant, Thomas Mota, a licensed bounty hunter, was attacked by a dog while pursuing Jerome J. Gruszczynski inside the residence of Jerome J.’s parents — the defendants-appellees, Jerome M. and Marion Gruszczynski. Mota and his wife, Bryn, subsequently brought a lawsuit against Jerome M. and Marion, alleging claims for (1) negligence, (2) strict liability under R.C. 955.28(B) (Ohio’s dog-bite statute), and (3) loss of consortium. The trial court granted the Gruszczynskis’ motion for summary judgment, and Mota and his wife now appeal, raising…