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New York Victim Attacked by Dog Can Sue Owner

A woman who was attacked by a dog she was trying to help in Central Park can sue the animal’s owner. A Manhattan judge on Wednesday ruled that Danielle Gervais had presented enough evidence about the “dangerous propensities” of the …

California Allows Emotional Distress Damages in Dog’s Death

A California Appeals court recently decided that emotional distress is a viable claim when associated with a dog’s injury. The appeals court found that California law allows a pet owner to recover for mental suffering caused by another’s intentional act …

Michigan Dog Owner Wins Lawsuit Over Bite, Severed Finger

An Upper Peninsula man who wanted straw says he ended up with a knee injury and a severed finger, all related to a dog bite. Three years later, the Michigan appeals court says it’s not the owner’s fault. The court …