Legal Question in Insurance Law in Kentucky

hoarder's dog self attack liability

A woman hoards 20+ dogs. It is

condoned and tolerated by county

officials. Sweet lady. Her dogs

attacked her last year - numerous

leg bites. IF she is again attacked

and then killed and/or ''seriously''

maimed, is the county liable for

ENABLING this situation?


Asked on 3/28/07, 4:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: hoarder's dog self attack liability

It is extremely unlikely that the county would be liable. This gets into sovereign immunity and qualified immunity issues that are too complex to give a 100% answer but the general rule is that the county does not owe a duty to this woman and even if they did act, their actions would be protected.

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Answered on 3/28/07, 10:02 pm


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