McWard v. Independent Fire Insurance Co.

DOUCET, Judge.

William E. McWard seeks damages for injuries to his son, Christopher, resulting from a dog bite on the face. On November 27, 1982, Christopher McWard, then age 4, was bitten by the LeBlanc family’s dog while he was playing at the home of Forrest LeBlanc. He was taken to the office of his pediatrician, Dr. Foster Kordisch, who referred him to a plastic surgeon, Dr. James G. Dowd. Dr. Dowd sutured the wound and treated Christopher with antibiotics. After several follow-up visits, Christopher was admitted to the hospital for a scar revision and dermabrasion to minimize the scarring.