Dog Bite Liability

  OHIO  DOG BITE LIABILITY 

Ohio has a very strong, almost strict, liability law for a dog attack or dog bite.  Pursuant to R.C. §955.28, an owner, keeper or harborer of a dog is liable for any injury or damage caused by the dog.  The owner, keeper, or harborer is not liable if the person injured is committing criminal trespass or another crime at the time of the dog attack, or if the injured party wasteasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog.  Criminal trespass does not include a door to door salesman or solicitor.

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