Mulcahy v. Damron

OPINION

LACAGNINA, Presiding Judge.

Judith A. Mulcahy appeals from summary judgment granted in favor of Terry Damron and Marilyn Damron, husband and wife, on Mulcahy’s claim under A.R.S. § 24-521 [renumbered 11-1025], Arizona’s dog bite statute, for personal injuries she received from the Damrons’ dog while Mulcahy was grooming him at the Amphi Pet Hospital. For the reasons stated below, we reverse.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The Damrons had kenneled “Zeke,” a bluetick hound, at the Amphi Pet Hospital for four days while they were on vacation. They instructed the pet hospital to groom the dog…