Can I be sued for distruction of property if my dog attacked a neighbors dog and injured the dog. I paid emergency vet bill.
If they make a claim, turn it over to your homeowner's (or renter's) liability insurance company.
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If they make a claim, turn it over to your homeowner's (or renter's) liability insurance company.
I don't practice in OH but, generally speaking, there are two potential scenarios. One is that both you and he are co-owners, in which case you...
Your story was cut off. I would take Attorney Greir up on her offer.
You should not be responsible for wages unless there was lost income from the dog's inability to work.
That does not sound right. Talk to a local lawyer or perhaps this may be a matter for small claims court.
Check with a criminal law attorney before taking any such action.
Talk to a lawyer about defending the lawsuit. Talk to the lawyer to see if you have any potential claims back against the breeder (counterclaims).
Why not just ask her for your dog back? If you can't ever have your dog back because of the fighting, is it really still your dog?
Reporting the person to the police would be a good first step.
If you can't work it out with your neighbors, talk to a lawyer and/or look into reporting the dogs.