Anderson v. Christopherson

OPINION

PAGE, Justice.

This case requires us to interpret the Minnesota dog owner’s liability statute, Minn.Stat. § 347.22 (2010). Respondent Gordon Helmer Anderson (Anderson) was injured during an attack on his dog, Tuffy, by a dog named Bruno, owned by respondent Neil Raymond Christopherson. Anderson, along with his wife, Maxine Anderson, sued Neil Christopherson and his father, appellant Dennis Christopher-son, arguing, among other claims, that the Christophersons are strictly liable for Anderson’s injuries under MinmStat. § 347.22. The district court granted partial summary judgment to the…