Dogs might be man’s best friend—and in most cases, they live up to the name—but every animal has a breaking point. Thankfully, California tort law recognizes as much. The statute governing dog bite claims acknowledges that all dogs have the propensity to attack, so victims can usually hold the dog owner liable for their injuries.  Under the state’s strict liability doctrine, owners are almost always responsible for damages their dogs cause, even if they were not being negligent at the … [Read more...]