Kim Richards’ Dog Attack Victim Files Appeal In $1 Million Court Case


Kim Richards lost a $1 million court case regarding her dog’s attack on Kay Rozario earlier this week. However, instead of having to pay the victim $1 million, a judge only required the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star to fork over $8,083.53.

As the Inquisitr previously reported, a judge ruled that Kim Richards received a “default judgment for general damages” in the amount of $8,083.53. Rozario was not awarded $1 million because, as Radar Online reported, the “only ascertainable amount Plaintiff submitted in her declaration was her medical bills which total $4,083.50.”

Rozario was also denied compensation for the alleged emotional distress suffered because she provided no evidence of the dog attack having any psychological impact on her.

Still, Kim Richards’s victim received the judgement in her favor, and the judge on the case alleged his decision was based on the fact that Kim Richards misrepresented the dog to Rozario, a family friend, who had come to the reality star’s Beverly Hills home to stay with her for a few days just over one year ago.

“No opposition was filed in connection with Plaintiff’s application. After considering the materials submitted and the case file, the Court hereby GRANTS Plaintiff’s Application… The causes of action are primarily based on [Kim’s] representations that [her] dog was ‘sweet’ and ‘cuddly’ when in fact the dog had a propensity to bite people.”

While Kim Richards may be celebrating the end of the court case, her good times may soon come to an end. On May 15, Bill Zuhdi, Rozario’s attorney told Radar Online of his plans to file an appeal.

“We are going to appeal this decision based on several factors. Kim Richards did not make an appearance. Also, she did not contest the case, nor did she go in front of a jury to defend herself. [Kim Richards] simply chose not to participate.”

“Kay is very disappointed in the ruling. She is also disappointed that she did not get her day in court with [Kim Richards], which is what she wanted so badly.”

Kim Richards’ dog also attacked her niece, Alexia Umansky, which made for several dramatic moments between her and her sister, Kyle, during The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion. During the show, Kim Richards alleged Umansky suffered no more than a little bit on her finger, and accused her of provoking the dog. Meanwhile, Kyle, who was likely expecting an apology from Kim Richards, claimed her daughter underwent multiple surgeries because of the attack, and nearly lost her hand.

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