What should have been a simple malicious prosecution case (arising from a dog bite/rabid dog investigation) was transformed into a legal fiasco in Powhatan County, VA after a jury awarded $3,000 to the plainitff, along with over $300,000 in lawyer fees, according to Virginia Lawyers Weekly. While helping a neighbor set up a new doghouse, …
Unidentified Man Severely Attacked By Two Pit Bulls In Arlington, VA
Arlington, VA – July 15 – An unidentified 40-year-old man was sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon after being attacked by two pit bulls. According to official reports by arlnow.com, the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Walter Reed Drive and South Oakland Street. Police said the man exited his truck when …
Previous Maryland Court Ruling May Affect Owners Of All Dog Breeds
Annapolis, MD – June 19 – Lawmakers in Maryland are facing new concerns following an April court ruling that excluded pit bulls from the “one bite law.” This law states that dog owners are only held liable for an attack if their dog has previously bitten or threatened another person, reports Washingtontimes.com. In other words, …
Dog Bite Laws In The United States | Virginia Dog Bites & Attacks
When there is damage or injuries caused by a dog attack in the United States, the dog’s owner is held responsible and receives consequences imposed by the state he or she resides in. Dog bite law is “a unique combination of city and county ordinances, state statutory law, state case law, and common law” and …
Dangerous Dog And Multiple Attacks Spur Controversy In Newport News
Newport News, VA – June 4 – A dark-colored husky mix named Leo has raised safety concerns in Robinson Terrace neighborhood after attacking multiple people. The first attack allegedly happened in 2007 when Leo bit an infant child, reports dailypress.com. The boy’s mother, Kathy L. Sarvis, said he suffered “bodily injuries, both permanent and nonpermanent …
Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In Lynchburg – Virginia Dog Bite Lawyer
A Lynchburg fox has been identified as having rabies, reports WDBJ7.com, and this should be a warning for the rest of Virginia. The fox was detained close to a Lynchburg apartment complex and tested positive for the disease Monday, May 21st. The Virginia Department of Health urges citizens to refrain from feeding wild animals in …
Pit Bull Under Quarantine Notice Killed After Biting Police Officer
Roanoke, VA – May 22 – Roanoke police officers killed a pit bull that was on the loose Tuesday morning after it attacked them multiple times. Animal Control Officer D.R. Gibson responded to a report concerning an aggressive pit bull in the 2400 block of Shenandoah Avenue around 11:35 a.m., reports WSLS.com. Upon arrival, Officer …
Pit Bull To Be Killed After Biting Kids At Chesterfield Bus Stop
Chesterfield, VA – May 22 – Officials agreed to put a pit bull down after it showed signs of aggression and bit multiple children at a local bus stop. The decision came about after the pit bull attacked several children at the intersection of Tracker Drive and Poachers Run about two weeks ago, reports NBC12.com. …
Maryland Court of Appeals Ruling Calls Pit Bulls “Inherently Dangerous”
In a controversial decision, the state of Maryland has wagered a new type of campaign – one that wagers against pit bulls and pit bull mixes that reside within the boundary lines of the state, reports MSNBC.com. In a May 2, 2012 ruling, the Maryland Court of Appeals asserts that as a breed, pit bulls …
Chesapeake, VA Dog Released On $2,500 Bail
A dog with a violent history has been released on $2,500 bond on Tuesday, May 22nd, from Animal Services in Chesapeake, VA, reports PilotOnline.com. The 150-pound, 2-year-old St. Bernard named Alchemy, who has bitten several people in the past, will reside in Knotts Island, N.C., at an animal sanctuary until his trial on June 21st …