De Forte v. Allstate Insurance
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Cardamone, J.
Plaintiff Florence De Forte was stopped by Police Officer Mancini for speeding in November, 1972. While alighting from her automobile to speak with the officer, plaintiff’s German Shepherd, “Max”, which was inside the car, jumped out and bit the officer. In May, 1974 plaintiff took “Max” to the veterinarian for his annual distemper shot. Taking him in on a chain, plaintiff encountered Kathleen Madden and her husband, who was walking on crutches. “Max” attacked and bit Mrs. Madden.
As a result of these two incidents, plaintiff was sued by the officer for…
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