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Cha Cha · 03-07-2011, 08:05 AM

It is entirely possible that this accident would have happened even if the other dog was on a leash. We're talking about a smal space of an elevator. We all know how quick the little Yorkies are, and how they can move in between our legs when they are excited. "Maybe" it's possible the Yorkie actually caused the lady to lose her balance in trying to avoid it. No one really knows since we were not there. Also, just because your Yorkie was on a leash, it was not under your control either, so I would see that as unleashed too. We don't really know who was the agressor, since you admitted he went into an open elevator and was not under your control when he did so. I guess I don't see where one person is at blame here. It is very unfortunate and I feel so badly for your loss. It could be argued as a case of your word against hers. This is just another theory to consider. It is a very unfortunate accident.

Something else to consider, even if you were to proceed with this legally, this thread would/could become part of the proceedings.

03-07-2011, 08:05 AM	#28
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	It is entirely possible that this accident would have happened even if the other dog was on a leash. We're talking about a smal space of an elevator. We all know how quick the little Yorkies are, and how they can move in between our legs when they are excited. "Maybe" it's possible the Yorkie actually caused the lady to lose her balance in trying to avoid it. No one really knows since we were not there. Also, just because your Yorkie was on a leash, it was not under your control either, so I would see that as unleashed too. We don't really know who was the agressor, since you admitted he went into an open elevator and was not under your control when he did so. I guess I don't see where one person is at blame here. It is very unfortunate and I feel so badly for your loss. It could be argued as a case of your word against hers. This is just another theory to consider. It is a very unfortunate accident. Something else to consider, even if you were to proceed with this legally, this thread would/could become part of the proceedings. __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee Last edited by Cha Cha; 03-07-2011 at 08:06 AM.