A man and a child have sued the Anti Cruelty Society, claiming they were attacked by a pitbull in Chicago, which allegedly was provided by the ACS to another man who allegedly failed to control the animal while taking it for a walk.
A volunteer for the Society was walking a pitbull named Boba in the Navy Pier area of Chicago when the dog attacked Paul Rossi and a minor, biting both in the leg, the lawsuit states. The man and child were on a public walkway at the time and allegedly did nothing to provoke the dog, according to the suit, filed in Cook County Circuit Court.
The ACS "knew or should have known that the dog was dangerous to humans," when it gave possession of the animal to the volunteer, the lawsuit states.
As a result of the attack, the victims "sustained severe and permanent injuries," the lawsuit states.
Under Illinois law, if a dog attacks a human without provocation, the owner can be held liable, the lawsuit says.
The lawsuit seeks damages of more than $50,000, plus attorney fees.
The plaintiffs are represented by attorney James E. Coogan, of Coogan Gallagher, of Park Ridge.