Pattermann v. Pattermann

Erin Pattermann appeals a judgment dismissing her action against Sallie Pattermann and her insurer, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, to recover damages for injuries caused by a dog belonging to Scott Pattermann, Sallie's adult son. Erin argues that the trial court erred by determining that Sallie was not a harborer or keeper of the dog and by excluding relevant evidence of Sallie's beliefs concerning the dog's dangerous propensities. We conclude that the evidence failed to establish that Sallie was a harborer or keeper of the dog. Further, because there was no evidence that the dog in…