Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia
A retail store allows shoppers to bring pets into their store as a matter of new policy. Another shooper spots a cute dog and proceeds to pet the dog. The dog bites the startled shopper and requires a trip to the emergency room. How do most states treat this situation with regards to the liability of the store owner in this matter. Could a shopper sue the store owner?
1 Answer from Attorneys
From your vague post, the shopper was the one who initiated the contact with the dog. Why would the shopper sue anyone if it was her/him who tried to pet a dog because it was "cute," without knowing a thing about its temperament. That is a lack of basic common sense. Obviously, the store owner was not involved at all. Of course, many people want a paycheck for such things, even if it is primarily their own fault, so anyone can sue for anything (and find lawyers to represent them).
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