In Spirlong v. Browne, the Arizona Court of Appeals examined whether a defendant homeowner and landlord qualified as the statutory owner of a renter’s dog as defined under Arizona Revised Statute (“A.R.S.”) section 11-1001(10). In its holding, the court declined to extend liability to an individual who did not exercise care, custody, or control over an animal.
Personal Injury
The Preclusive Effect of Damron Agreements on Subsequent Litigation
On a certified question from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court recently held that a default judgment entered pursuant to a Damron agreement does not preclude litigation of whether coverage exists under the policy. Quihuis v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, CV-14-0093-CQ, Oct. 1, 2014.
