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Dog Owner Loses Library-Cat LawsuitThe city of Escondido, California, did not violate a disabled man’s civil rights when the public library’s cat attacked his assistance dog in 2000, a jury found January 30. After about two hours of deliberation, the San Diego Superior Court jury decided that the city did not deny Richard Espinosa the same rights to use the library as the general public and did not prevent his assistance dog—who helps Espinosa cope with panic attacks—from doing its job, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported January 31. “I think our library staff is delighted that the jury couldn’t find anything to sink its teeth into,” Escondido City Attorney Steve Nelson said. “The city is so proactive when it comes to the rights of the disabled. This has been a huge drain on us.” Espinosa, who represented himself, said his case was harmed by some potential jurors who used the word “frivolous” to describe the lawsuit. “I truly think the well was poisoned right there,” he said, noting that he plans to appeal. Posted February 6, 2004. |
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