Woman Sues Dog Owner and Owner Faces Charges after Vicious Attack
A woman has filed a civil suit against the owner of a dog horde that attacked her and killed her pet dog. The incident occurred in Highland, where the Highland Police are still working on charging the owner. Meanwhile, the victim has taken legal action against the dog owner, seeking compensation for her injuries and emotional distress.
According to court documents filed by attorneys David Gladish and Mark Schocke on behalf of the victim, Amber Neyhart, the defendants are Luz Adorno and Tracy Abbott. Adorno owned the mother dog involved in the attack, as well as the nine surviving puppies, and was renting the house owned by Abbott.
In the complaint, Neyhart alleges that Adorno and Abbott were responsible for numerous pit bull dogs and allowed a dangerous condition to exist on their property. The dogs then attacked Neyhart and her dog, resulting in severe injuries that required medical care. Additionally, Neyhart suffered emotional distress from witnessing her dog’s death.
The complaint accuses the defendants of breaching their duty of care, and Neyhart seeks financial compensation for the damages she has sustained. Attorneys Schocke and Gladish have also filed a subpoena for Adorno on behalf of Neyhart and another victim, Erika Fink. In a separate filing, Abbott has moved to evict Adorno.
It is important to note that the civil suit is separate from any actions the Town of Highland will take against Adorno. The Highland Police Commission plans to declare the dogs involved in the attack as dangerous animals and proceed with the penalties outlined in the local ordinance.
Town Council President Tom Black explained that owning or housing a dangerous dog can lead to the revocation of permits or licenses for a period of two years. However, there are provisions for appeals and hearings before any final decisions are made. The police will also consider the possibility of humane destruction of the dogs if they are deemed extremely dangerous.
The dog attack occurred on the evening of August 8 when Neyhart was walking her dog down the street. A group of American Bully breed dogs that had escaped their fenced-in backyard attacked her Husky. Despite her efforts to shield her pet, Neyhart was severely bitten by the larger mother dog. Bystanders who tried to assist her were also bitten.
The attack only ceased momentarily when the Husky managed to break free, but the dogs caught up with it and continued the assault. At that point, an unidentified man arrived at the scene, fired a gun, and shot one of the attacking dogs. Witnesses were unable to provide any information about the man’s identity or reason for his actions.
The victim’s legal team aims to hold the dog owners accountable for the incident, seeking appropriate compensation for the physical and emotional harm Neyhart endured. Meanwhile, the Highland Police will continue their investigation, determining the appropriate charges against the dog owner to ensure justice is served.
