Court Case Summary Of Tyler's Bar
Even though it was the first time the dog had entered the end zone to retrieve the ball, Tyler’s Bar is still liable for injuries sustained to Mr. Roseman. We can reference Wade V. American Nat. Ins. Co. and the “first bite rule” to explain this situation. Even if it was the dog’s first instant, the owner is still liable if evidence can be shown that he had prior knowledge to his canine’s inclination to commit the act that caused injury. Robert’s, the owner of the dog that caused injury to Mr. Roseman at Tyler’s Bar, clearly held prior knowledge of his dog’s natural tendencies. The owner had not only paid the breeder to train the German shepherd to catch or retrieve footballs, but also had visually watched and profited from Chip catching the