Legal Question in Personal Injury in Colorado

i sold a 5 month old puppy he never bite anyone in my home. the new owners are saying he is nipping them in the face but not drawn blood. can i get in to trouble for him doing that


Asked on 1/06/11, 4:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Evan Banker Chalat Hatten Koupal & Banker PC

Dog bite liability typically requires a showing that you knew or should have known of the animal's propensity to be dangerous and then acted negligently in the face of that knowledge. Based on the brief summary you set out, my answer is this: could you be sued, yes; would you likely win that lawsuit with ease, also yes.

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Answered on 1/12/11, 12:32 pm


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