http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24530214/

A Civic driver kills a miniature pinscher and sues owner for $1100 plus court fee.


Even it is the dog's fault, I could not find it in my heart to sue the dog owner.

 

WOW

 

"Ely said he feels sorry for the Munthes' loss but, as a dog owner himself, feels that they must be responsible for their pets' actions."

I agree.

Sorry pet lovers, but it's your responsibility to keep your pets out of the street.

I hit a cat that ran into the street once. It did some serious damage to my box. The owner chased me down to cuss me out, and I felt the same way as this guy. Like, hey, you're lucky I'm not suing you for the damage to my car!

I know some people will call it a push, a lost pet for a damaged car, but some people have too many pets (unleashed or unfenced) near a busy street. They should be responsible if they run into traffic.

"a miniature pinscher, squeezed past owner Nikki Munthe as she was letting in her other dog and ran out onto the road."

How many pets does she have out in the streets?

-THE DON

 

People need to control their pets....so I think this guy is totally right in this case.

I dont think I would sue tho, losing a pet is hard enough.

 

funny thing is...we almost ran over a pitbull in compton last night that was trying to follow us into popeye's drive thru....then almost hit another dog a block away!

 

is only a honda

but yeah, the owners are held responsible. so..pay that ricer!

 

I mean to be completely honest if there is a leash law they are responsible of their pets at all time and must be in control...How would you feel if you had to shell out your insurance deductable for someone not controlling their animal...

It is sad that it happened dont get me wrong but if it where me that hit someones dog and messed up my car damn sure i would ____ed off

 

how can a small dog like that cause damage to the car lol

 

I just find it amazing how in this day and age that some a$$hole would sue cause a small dog damaged his Honda. C'mon dude, be real. People suing over frivolous schitt...get a life!

Is money that tight for this person?...

 

So if your saying someones pet did damage to your car, you wouldnt mind paying your insurance deductable and dealing with all that red tape ....

 

true, i would be angry, but i dont think i would take it as far as sueing. i mean, again, its only a honda. like our cars, parts arent too expensive.

 

Suing people has gone too far in my opinion.

 

i hope he wins

 

If I wasn't speeding and wasn't doing anything wrong, I'd have the guy pay for the car. its your pet, its your responsibility.

 

Well said!...

 

hey crap happens, if u have a case go for it because if the deed was turned on someone else they would take the chance as well

 

wow that does suck for both parties..but none less its the owners fault. Sucks for the driver how he was counter sued..wonder how fast he was driving.

 

Isn't it the law that the owner has to have full control of their pets at all times?

I think I would've made the owner pay for damages too...

 

And this isn't one of those cases. I'm pretty sure she refused to take care of what clearly is her responsibility and the driver did what they felt they needed to do to get compensated.

The owner of the pet is responsible for the damages to the vehicle. She failed to maintain control of her pet and her dog caused damage to some ones property. And what amazes me is the dumb _____ filed a counter suit!

If I was the driver I would have just filed a claim with my insurance company, paid my comprehensive deductible (a claim like this wouldn't raise your rates) and let them deal with her to get reimbursed for the damages her dog caused.

 

lol they included cost to replace the dog hahahahaha