Nesbitt v. Lewis

STILWELL, Judge:

Gloria Lewis, Gordon Lewis, and Brenda Taylor appeal a jury verdict awarding actual and punitive damages to Kevin Nesbitt, individually and as general guardian for his minor daughter, Valerie, for injuries Valerie sustained when three dogs attacked her. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Gloria lives in Spartanburg and owns the majority interest in her residence. Her son, Gordon, and daughter, Brenda, inherited minority interests upon the death of her husband, their father. Gloria, who is legally blind, keeps three Chow dogs for security and companionship. 1

The attack…