Gasper Ex Rel. Martin v. Parbs

¶ 1. Monika Gasper, a minor, by her guardian ad litem, Mont Martin, and her parent and legal guardian, Laura Smith, appeals from the judgment and underlying'order denying her motion, after verdict, seeking double damages for injuries Monika sustained when a dog, owned by Andrew and Nancy Parbs, bit her face. Monika relied on Wis. Stat. § 174.02(l)(b) (1991-92), 1 a statute imposing double damages on dog owners who have notice that their dog has previously "injured or caused injury to a person, livestock or property." The trial court determined that awarding Monika double damages under the…