Following an attack five years ago by a trio of dogs in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, a woman has been awarded nearly $460,000 in damages.
A Quebec Superior Court judge ruled on May 15 that the dogs’ owner, Alan Barnes, and the municipality of Potton were jointly liable for the incident. The court found that the municipality failed to enforce a bylaw regarding dangerous animals, despite being aware of the dogs’ history of attacks.
In March 2019, Dominique Alain was severely injured in Potton after being mauled by Mr. Barnes’ three dogs. She suffered life-threatening injuries to her arms and legs and had to undergo extensive surgery during her three-month hospitalization.
Mr. Barnes did not provide a defense and was subsequently banned from owning dogs for life.
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