Under Ohio’s dog bite liability statute, an owner is not the only person who can be held responsible for injuries caused by a dog.  In addition, people called “keepers’ or “harborers” can also be sued and be forced to pay damages for a dog attack.  A keeper is someone who has physical control of the dog at the time of the attack.  This could be a neighbor who volunteered to walk the dog when it bit someone. Another person that can be liable is a harborer.  This is someone who owns or rents property where the dog lives.  This may be a stray dog who lives in someone’s garage and the property owner feeds it from time to time.

If you have questions about a dog attack, the attorneys at Miraldi & Barrett are knowledgeable about this specialized area of the law.  We are always available to respond to questions about dog attacks.