Salinas v. Martin

Opinion

SWAGER, J.

The trial court granted respondent’s motion for summary judgment upon a finding that respondent owed no duty of care to prevent an attack of appellant by a pit bull present on respondent’s property with his express consent. We conclude that respondent owed a duty of care to appellant and reverse the judgment.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Respondent was the owner of a residence located on McLaughlin Street in Richmond. In 2005, he embarked upon a remodeling project at the residence that included construction of a new foundation. Respondent hired Burle Southard to act as general contractor…