Ellis v. Whitt

By Judge John C. Kilgore

According to the Amended Motion for Judgment, the plaintiff in this case, Fred Ellis, was a customer of the defendant, Whitt Motor Company. On September 2, 2002, Mr. Ellis was in the Whitt Motor Company body shop waiting room while his truck was being repaired. While waiting on Whitt Motor Company premises, a cat climbed onto Mr. Ellis’ lap, without invitation. The cat then bit Mr. Ellis on his middle finger (right hand) and scratched his right leg. Authorities were unable to confirm the rabies vaccination status of the cat. Therefore, Mr. Ellis has undergone a series…