Sergio Hernandez Valencia has filed a lawsuit against Daniel Stephen Pare, alleging severe personal injuries due to an attack by Pare's dog. The complaint was filed on December 30, 2024, in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco. Valencia accuses Pare of negligence, strict liability, and premises liability related to the incident.
The case revolves around an event that took place on May 29, 2024, when Valencia was working on Pare's property at 552 Arguello Boulevard in San Francisco. As Valencia reached for a hose near Pare's dog, he was attacked and sustained injuries. According to the complaint, there were no warning signs indicating that the dog was dangerous or instructions for visitors to avoid approaching it. Valencia asserts that Pare knew about the dog's violent tendencies but failed to take necessary precautions to prevent harm.
Valencia's lawsuit claims that Pare owed him a duty of care to manage his property and animals responsibly. The plaintiff argues that Pare's negligence directly resulted in physical and mental suffering as well as financial burdens from medical expenses and lost income due to an inability to work. The complaint also alleges that Pare should have known about the dog's dangerous nature and failed to secure his property adequately.
In addition to negligence, Valencia seeks relief under strict liability for dog bites and premises liability. He argues that Pare is strictly liable for the harm caused by his dog due to its known aggressive behavior. Furthermore, Valencia contends that Pare's failure to maintain safe premises contributed significantly to his injuries.
Valencia is seeking economic damages for medical costs and lost wages, non-economic damages for pain and suffering, interest on these amounts, legal costs associated with the suit, and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. The attorneys representing Sergio Hernandez Valencia are Christopher A. Guldjian and Monica Phan from Guldjian | Fasel law firm.
The case is being heard in front of a judge yet unnamed in Department null with Case ID CGC-24-621028.