Woman Killed by Neighbor's Pit Bulls

Authorities have determined that a woman found dead in her Moreno Valley back yard was attacked and killed by her neighbor's Pit Bull - Weimaraner mixes.

As I wrote just a few days ago, dog bites create strict liability - meaning that if your dog bites, you have no defense - you are liable. It may also create criminal liability - as evidenced by the bizarre and tragic saga surrounding Diane Whipple and the crazies who had two Presa Canario (fighting dogs) in the apartment in San Francisco.

Pete Clancy is an Oakland personal injury lawyer. He can be reached by phone (1-925-835-7500 or 925-835-7500) or by email ([email protected]). His main office is in Oakland.