Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: Dog bites dog causing injury

Not really up to speed on dog bite liablity.

Re: Dog bites dog causing injury

The woman should report the incident to her homeowners or renters insurance company. They will sort it out for her and pay if she is responsible.

Re: Dog bites dog causing injury

I agree with Martin Snitow. However, depending on the nature and character of the impugning comments and to whom they were made, the woman might have a claim for defamation that the insurance would not cover. More facts are necessary, i.e. to whom the comments were made (if other than the woman), what the owner said, etc.

Re: Dog bites dog causing injury

The woman is not obligated to contact her insurance company, but it would be an easy way to wash her hands of the situation.

The case is one of (possible) negligence. Where was the woman standing when she stopped to talk? Was she in the street the whole time? If so, it sounds like she did nothing wrong.

Essentially, the question is, "Did anyone's actions create an unreasonably dangerous condition?"

Having a dog outside without a leash probably creates such a situation. Since he was the only one damaged, he shouldn't be able to recover.

THIS IS ALL BASED ON A VERY LIMITED UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR SITUATION. THIS SHOULD BE USED AS A GENERAL OVERVIEW AND NOT AS SPECIFIC LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IF YOU WISH TO PROCEED.

Regards,

Ben