Barone v. Cota

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION Chittenden Unit Case No. 205-3-20 Cncv 175 Main Street, PO Box 187 Burlington VT 05402 802-863-3467 www.vermontjudiciary.org Barone et al vs. Cota et al DECISION ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT This is a case involving injuries attributed to two dogs out of the control of their owner. While walking near the property of Jordan and Ariel Cota, Plaintiff Dawn Barone fell and broke her leg. She claims that the Cotas’ two dogs were running loose and caused her to fall. The Cotas have moved for summary judgment, arguing that Ms. Barone has failed to discover…