Bowman v. Stott, Unpublished Decision (12-31-2003)

DECISION AND JOURNAL ENTRY

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-Appellant, Cheryl Bowman, has appealed from an order granting summary judgment to Defendant-Appellee, John E. Stott. This Court reverses and remands.

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{¶ 2} Bowman and Stott were unmarried and lived together at a home owned by Stott. Approximately nine months prior to the incident which forms the basis of this action, Stott purchased a Rottweiler dog named Sampson. Five months later, Bowman was bitten by the dog. On or about July 8, 2001, the dog again bit Bowman, this time causing severe injury and prompting this action.

{¶ 3} By initial and amended…