The (then) 60 years old plaintiff was injured in a dog bite incident. The plaintiff suffered a rotator cuff tear and bicep tear. She continued to suffer restrictions in the left arm five years later, at the time of trial. Liability was not disputed as of the time of trial. Justice Speyer awarded general damages in the sum of $100,000; past income loss of $59,818.80; no future income loss (because even though the plaintiff wanted to work beyond 65, other medical conditions would have prevented further work); $197,712 for future care costs; $21,036.91 for out of pocket expenses; and $7,866.96 for the OHIP subrogated claim. The total award was $386,434.77.
