A dog attack in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, has led to a legal battle as a local resident seeks justice for the injuries she sustained. Nancy Tamar filed a complaint on November 22, 2022, in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County against Leontien Rotteveel, John Rotteveel, Janneke Rotteveel, and Chadds Ford Greenhouses. The case centers around an incident where Tamar was allegedly attacked by a dog owned or controlled by the defendants.
According to the complaint filed by Nancy Tamar through her attorney Thomas F. Sacchetta of Sacchetta & Baldino law firm, the incident occurred on November 22, 2022, at approximately 3:20 PM at her residence on Heyburn Road. Tamar claims that while she was in her backyard, she was viciously attacked by a dog that belonged to or was under the control of the defendants residing or operating at Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford. The lawsuit names multiple parties including fictitious individuals designated as John Doe I-V and VI-X due to their unknown identities but believed to be involved in the care and custody of the dog and premises.
The plaintiff alleges that the defendants were negligent in several ways: allowing a dangerous dog to roam freely without supervision or a leash; failing to warn about its aggressive nature; not taking reasonable steps to protect individuals from potential harm; and maintaining inadequate fencing which contributed to the dog's escape and subsequent attack. "Defendants knew or should have known of the dog's dangerous propensities," states Tamar's complaint, accusing them of concealing this information and failing to respond adequately.
As a result of this negligence, Nancy Tamar reports suffering severe physical injuries including bites on her body, particularly affecting her right hand and fingers along with lower extremity injuries. She also mentions hip and spinal injuries leading to scarring and disfigurement as well as emotional distress characterized by anxiety and fear. These injuries have reportedly caused significant pain and suffering for Tamar who fears they may lead to permanent disability affecting her earning capacity and quality of life.
In pursuit of justice, Nancy Tamar is seeking judgment against all named defendants jointly and severally for an amount exceeding $50,000. This includes punitive damages beyond what is typically resolved through compulsory arbitration within this court's jurisdiction. Her claims emphasize both compensatory relief for medical expenses incurred due to these injuries along with income loss suffered because of her inability to perform usual duties following this traumatic event.
Representing Nancy Tamar is attorney Thomas F. Sacchetta from Sacchetta & Baldino law firm located in Media, Pennsylvania. The case has been filed under Case ID 1282004 at Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas where it awaits further proceedings before assigned judges.