Bushnell v. Mott

In this case, we consider whether the owner of a dog not known to be vicious owes a duty to attempt to stop the dog from attacking a person after the attack has begun. Because we hold that such a duty exists, we reverse the court of appeals’ decision.

Genevia Bushnell was in the business of selling health and wellness products. Bushnell alleges that she went to Janet Mott’s mobile home to deliver some products that Mott had purchased. Bushnell knocked on Mott’s door and Mott’s dogs began barking. When Mott opened the door, her three dogs pushed open the door and rushed out. The dogs attacked…