On Sept. 9, 2017, plaintiff Ronald Rivkin, 69, a retiree, was bitten by a Doberman pinscher. The incident occurred alongside the dog’s residence, a home located in Calabasas. The dog sustained its bite until it was retrieved by its owner, Lynn Benjamin. Rivkin suffered an injury of his buttocks. Rivkin sued Benjamin. The lawsuit alleged that Benjamin negligently failed to control her dog. Defense counsel conceded liability. The trial addressed damages., Rivkin suffered a bite wound of his buttocks. He visited a doctor two days later. Rivkin’s injury resolved, but he claimed that he suffers residual post-traumatic stress disorder, with residual effects that include anxiety, depression, nightmares and stress. He undergoes psychological counseling, and he claimed that his condition is permanent. Rivkin sought recovery of about $12,000 for past medical expenses, an unspecified amount for future medical expenses, and unspecified damages for past and future pain and suffering. Defense counsel contended that Rivkin’s psychological issues are not a result of the dog attack. Defense counsel noted that Rivkin suffers partial paralysis as a result of a stroke, that Rivkin suffers severe hypertension, and that Rivkin has undergone three cardiac surgeries.