Defenses in California Dog Bite Cases If you are the defendant in a California dog bite case you may have some defenses available to you. If the plaintiff was trespassing on your land you may be able to avoid strict liability under California’s dog bite statute. In addition, if your dog bit a veterinarian, kennel […]
California Dog Bite Statute
The California Dog Bite Statute & Strict Liability California Civil Code Section 3342(a) The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of […]