Keller v. Chism

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 1714

Syllabus

CIVIL - DAMAGES - dog owner's liability common law tort and strict liability may be pursued simultaneously only common law theory permits an award of punitve damages and attorney fees incidents involving owner's other dogs not relevant upon assessing dog's vicious propensity lay testimony from victim is sufficient to establish pain and suffering property damage award can include loss of value of pet if reasonable and established by evidence.