Eugene Dorsey has filed a lawsuit against Angelina Fino, claiming negligence after a severe dog attack left him injured. The complaint was lodged in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on January 9, 2025. Dorsey alleges that Fino failed to maintain her property safely, resulting in his injuries.
According to the court documents, Eugene Dorsey was passing by the property owned by Angelina Fino at 911 N Sapodilla Ave, West Palm Beach, on August 2, 2023. It was then that a dog from Fino's premises attacked him. Dorsey claims he exercised reasonable care while passing by and had no prior knowledge of any dangerous conditions posed by the dog or the property itself. The complaint states that Fino neglected her duty to ensure the safety of her premises and failed to secure the dog properly.
Dorsey's lawsuit outlines several accusations against Fino. He asserts that she negligently created a hazardous environment by not securing the dog and failing to warn passersby about its dangerous nature. The plaintiff argues that this breach of duty directly resulted in his severe injuries and subsequent damages. These include disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, hospitalization expenses, medical costs for treating his injuries, physical handicap, and loss of earning capacity. Furthermore, Dorsey believes these issues are either permanent or ongoing and will continue to affect him in the future.
In seeking justice from the court, Eugene Dorsey demands a judgment against Angelina Fino exceeding $50,000. This amount is exclusive of interest and attorney fees. Additionally, he requests coverage for legal costs and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
The case is represented by Colin Richards Esq., from Colin Richards Law P.A., located at 900 Osceola Drive in West Palm Beach. The filing emphasizes Dorsey's right to a jury trial as per the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure § 1.430. The presiding judge over this matter is yet unnamed under Case ID: 502025CA000231 XXXAMB Div: AD.