jason
05-08-2008, 08:57 AM
Driver of car that struck and killed dog sues dog owners
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DULUTH, Minn. - The driver of a car that struck and killed a dog in Minnesota is suing the dog's owners for damage done to his vehicle.
Jeffery Ely was driving near Duluth, Minnesota, on January 4th when Fester, a miniature pinscher, ran into the road.
Ely's 1997 Honda Civic struck Fester, killing the 5.8-kilogram dog instantly.
Now Ely is suing Fester's owners for about $1,100 for damage to his car, time he had to take off from his two jobs to get the car repaired, and court fees.
Ely tells Duluth News Tribune he feels sorry for the family's loss but feels they must be responsible for their pets' actions. He's a dog owner himself.
Fester's owners have countersued Ely, for $2,400.
LINK (http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2008/05/07/5494781-ap.html)
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DULUTH, Minn. - The driver of a car that struck and killed a dog in Minnesota is suing the dog's owners for damage done to his vehicle.
Jeffery Ely was driving near Duluth, Minnesota, on January 4th when Fester, a miniature pinscher, ran into the road.
Ely's 1997 Honda Civic struck Fester, killing the 5.8-kilogram dog instantly.
Now Ely is suing Fester's owners for about $1,100 for damage to his car, time he had to take off from his two jobs to get the car repaired, and court fees.
Ely tells Duluth News Tribune he feels sorry for the family's loss but feels they must be responsible for their pets' actions. He's a dog owner himself.
Fester's owners have countersued Ely, for $2,400.
LINK (http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2008/05/07/5494781-ap.html)