Supreme Court of B.C. finds dog owners could not have known that the animal would attack and thus were not negligent
According to a judgment from Justice Maria Morellato, Vancouver woman Linda Evans was not able to prove that the dog’s owners Erin Berry and Sophie Anderson knew that the animal was potentially dangerous.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The bite led to a significant loss of blood, with the wound being a crescent shape on Evans’ forehead, with a gash on her cheekbone. The doctor who treated her noted that muscle was exposed.After the breakdown of their friendship, Evans took Berry and Anderson to court, asking that they be found negligent and responsible for loss of earning capacity, loss of housekeeping capacity, costs of future care and special damages.
Court heard that Berry and Anderson had purchased the dog in the spring of 2017 and that it had nipped people and other dogs, leading to it receiving obedience training. The dog also bit Berry’s father while he was being passed a piece of cheese on toast.
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