Woman who sued over attack by Japanese Akita dog settles case

Court heard attack lasted for 90 minutes and woman spent 11 days in ICU

Pictured in 2015, Olivia Donnelly claims she was attacked by her late father's dog just days after his funeral. Her action for damages was settled today. Picture Ciara Wilkinson

A mother of three who claimed she was viciously attacked by her late father’s dog just days after his funeral has settled her High Court action.

The attack on Olivia Donnelly by the Japanese Akita dog, called Bran, the High Court heard lasted 90 minutes and only ended when she managed to crawl in a door and was dragged to safety.