Driver kills dog, then sues owners for damage
#1
Driver kills dog, then sues owners for damage
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24530214/
A Civic driver kills a miniature pinscher and sues owner for $1100 plus court fee.
Even it is the dog's fault, I could not find it in my heart to sue the dog owner.
A Civic driver kills a miniature pinscher and sues owner for $1100 plus court fee.
Even it is the dog's fault, I could not find it in my heart to sue the dog owner.
#3
"Ely said he feels sorry for the Munthes' loss but, as a dog owner himself, feels that they must be responsible for their pets' actions."
I agree.
Sorry pet lovers, but it's your responsibility to keep your pets out of the street.
I hit a cat that ran into the street once. It did some serious damage to my box. The owner chased me down to cuss me out, and I felt the same way as this guy. Like, hey, you're lucky I'm not suing you for the damage to my car!
I know some people will call it a push, a lost pet for a damaged car, but some people have too many pets (unleashed or unfenced) near a busy street. They should be responsible if they run into traffic.
"a miniature pinscher, squeezed past owner Nikki Munthe as she was letting in her other dog and ran out onto the road."
How many pets does she have out in the streets?
-THE DON
I agree.
Sorry pet lovers, but it's your responsibility to keep your pets out of the street.
I hit a cat that ran into the street once. It did some serious damage to my box. The owner chased me down to cuss me out, and I felt the same way as this guy. Like, hey, you're lucky I'm not suing you for the damage to my car!
I know some people will call it a push, a lost pet for a damaged car, but some people have too many pets (unleashed or unfenced) near a busy street. They should be responsible if they run into traffic.
"a miniature pinscher, squeezed past owner Nikki Munthe as she was letting in her other dog and ran out onto the road."
How many pets does she have out in the streets?
-THE DON
#7
I mean to be completely honest if there is a leash law they are responsible of their pets at all time and must be in control...How would you feel if you had to shell out your insurance deductable for someone not controlling their animal...
It is sad that it happened dont get me wrong but if it where me that hit someones dog and messed up my car damn sure i would ____ed off
It is sad that it happened dont get me wrong but if it where me that hit someones dog and messed up my car damn sure i would ____ed off
#9
I just find it amazing how in this day and age that some a$$hole would sue cause a small dog damaged his Honda. C'mon dude, be real. People suing over frivolous schitt...get a life!
Is money that tight for this person?...
Is money that tight for this person?...
#10
Originally Posted by Metro273
I just find it amazing how in this day and age that some butthole would sue cause a small dog damaged his Honda. C'mon dude, be real. People suing over frivolous schitt...get a life!
Is money that tight for this person?...
Is money that tight for this person?...
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Originally Posted by ChelsDS
Suing people has gone too far in my opinion.
The owner of the pet is responsible for the damages to the vehicle. She failed to maintain control of her pet and her dog caused damage to some ones property. And what amazes me is the dumb _____ filed a counter suit!
If I was the driver I would have just filed a claim with my insurance company, paid my comprehensive deductible (a claim like this wouldn't raise your rates) and let them deal with her to get reimbursed for the damages her dog caused.