Being Doggone Sorry

The plaintiff says the defendant is a menace to society. She claims the defendant sped through a stop sign as she walked her beloved dogs on leash, hitting them and breaking one of her dog’s necks, which killed him. Not only that, she says, the plaintiff then fled the scene. She’s suing for her dog’s cremation and purchasing another dog. The defendant admits she hit the dog but says she fled because of an angry mob. She’s countersuing for harassment.
Case 29-290

[@paige4128]

She’s one of the few defendants who genuinely looks as if she feels horrible. Such a sad case.

[@o.g.j.t.5922]

She was Speeding Regardless of how bad she feels, she lucky it wasn't a child Chasing a little Red Ball suddenly popping out from behind that tree 🌲

[@jaynehogue2459]

Going to the lady's house and sending pictures of the dog is harassment.

[@humaneleaguelancPA]

Surprised the judge didn't see it that way, sounds like harassment to me.

[@courtneycarpenter5283]

Definitely was

[@sandylane5498]

I agree. Sounds like harassment to me.

[@tjneverdefeated4394]

Yes

[@1rage17]

If she explained it better she would’ve won harassment

[@oldfart83]

With all the neighbors watching, why didn't she bring a witness that claimed the dog was on a leash???????????? When I cross a stret with my dog, he is on a leash and it is shortened to 6"

[@The2Coolest2]

Seeing the other neighbors were screaming woah woah makes me think it was off leash and ran into the street.

[@georgina-a]

Exactly! Nobody screams like that at a dog on a leash and under control, because there's no danger there. But we all see the danger when a dog has taken itself for a walk near a road with approaching traffic, and there's nobody nearby to grab it...

[@hey-you7]

With how she described the color of the collar and leash I also believe it was off leash

[@NKhan-yx3wl]

Girl it was. You’re absolutely right.

[@pattyneff4624]

That’s the truth!

[@evonza4858]

Or that she was speeding like she said and they wanted her to slow down 🤔❤️🖤💚

[@oodief88]

How does someone continuously calling and coming to your house not constitute harassment?

[@TheDerpyDog]

It is harassment, but she didn't have or was not given the opportunity to show evidence

[@AshleyAshleyAshley395]

@@TheDerpyDog this judge do that a lot! I noticed she don’t let people tell their story. She always cut them off and talk over them. I feel sorry for both of the women though. I’m sure they both experienced trauma from the accident. I would pass out if I saw my dog get ran over and would feel bad if I hit someone’s dog. My dog is like my baby.

[@thickliciousone]

I agree!! You can not roll up to someone’s house demanding money like that…even if the debt is legit. You have to file a lawsuit.

[@marriejames01]

It’s harassment but I think the judge felt bad for the Plaintiff. She didn’t want to “kick her while she was down”

[@getin3949]

If someone owed you a lot of money, wouldn't you keep in touch with them trying to get it? I bet you would too.

[@Yana-bk9rl]

There was no leash , just like there was no stop sign right at the corner by her house, it's very sad but her story changed so much and her own evidence proved different

[@ShugaAnnSpyce]

I feel for the dog owner but she has to take accountability.

[@bootsnsaddle8289]

I agree. I would NEVER take one of my boys for a walk WITHOUT a leash. That is just CRAZY !!

[@Hellowendogggy11]

@@bootsnsaddle8289 lmao yea cuz the defendent is telling the whole truth. Lmao to funny. Nah in a story there is 3 sides to a story hers hers and the truth.

[@brookelynnkeele6841]

Chick should have stopped if she would have knew she hit a dog...imagine hitting a child

[@fanchonmoore1233]

BOTH have to take accountability; i guarantee you the DRIVER WAS DRIVING OVER THE SPEED LIMIT, therefore SHE TOO SHOULD BE FINED.

[@honestyisadyingvirtue]

I really don't think that dog was in a leash. That's why she made the comment of when she hit the dog it broke off his collar. 🙄 people need to take responsibility for their actions.

[@LeeoGoneWild]

I was wondering why she went into that detail until the actual story came out…. The owner and neighbors are liars

[@dragames]

@@LeeoGoneWild At least it was the neighbor's lie that proved the plaintiff's lie (about the other neighbor saying Stop, there's a dog)

[@CeltycSparrow]

I agree. She makes it too obvious of a point to say "They WERE ON A LEASH". And the defendant also makes a fair point. If the dogs WERE on a leash, and she ran the stop sign, how is it only the one dog was crushed by her car? How did it hit one and not the other dog and the owner if she plowed through the stop sign and hit the dog? And IF the lady walking the dogs was so close to the intersection, she should have seen the car coming and stopped to let her pass before going across with her dogs.....which she SHOULD HAVE DONE, because the photographs of that intersection prove there was no stop sign or stoplight there at all. So therefore, the defendant had the right of way.

[@chaseabageav6511]

"WHEN SHE HIT THE DOG IT BROKE OFF HIS COLLAR" ......YAHTZEE!!! EXACTLY!!! BINGO!!!!

[@JamieM470]

@@CeltycSparrow I think you're right, but at the same time, you're supposed to drive slowly through a residential area and keep an eye out for living things in the road. Little children can dart into the road after a ball or racing out of their driveway on a bike. And of course dogs, cats, squirrels, etc. What if she had run over a child? You don't have to put a leash on children. What would be her excuse then? "I didn't see him." And all would be forgiven? The plaintiff should have brought neighbors as witnesses of the defendant driving too fast/recklessly through a residential area. I think the defendant should have paid half of the bill, because it was at least half her fault.

[@slrcouture]

This plaintiff is making up her story as she speaks 🤣 she started by saying the defendant ran a stop sign only to discover the stop sign is a block away from her house. I do not believe anything the plaintiff is saying after that. None of it make sense. In the words of Judge Judy “If it doesn’t make sense, it’s not true.” Period❗️

[@TheZogie]

Not only that, she started the story saying the dog was in her hands

[@slrcouture]

@@TheZogie Sure did. She should be ashamed of herself for lying in court like that. How was she behind a tree and not hear a fast speeding car coming, knowing your dog is in the street. That must’ve been a huge tree, and what was she doing for that long behind a tree to not get her dog out the street. I wouldn’t let her watch my kids. She lacks awareness and accountability. I’m glad the defendant won. It sucks she killed the dog buts it’s the owners fault, not hers, she was simply driving up the street.

[@ebonypegasus9864]

Plus how does she know the defenant ran the stop sign when she later on claims "didn't see her as blocked by a tree" the story contradicts itself.

[@slrcouture]

@@ebonypegasus9864 Exactly that’s how I know she was making up her story as she was speaking. Nothing connected.

[@aprilpinkelton4385]

No, she said was saying the impact took the dog "meaning the leash" right out of her hands. But she never said "I was holding the dog at all. Sometimes I feel like ppl don't even listen or I am so used to dealing with ppl who talk a certain way that I always understand what they mean even if they articulate it incorrectly.

[@lillysimonee8504]

the dog wasn’t on a leash point blank period! I think she should’ve got the money for harassment.. you can’t show up at somebodies house!

[@grad2479]

Right. Shoot that’s dangerous.😯

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Right that's crazy, she could have filed a restraining/ no contact order

[@stefanossmitty3318]

Probably because harassment has to be ongoing and continuous. 1 visit to the house isn’t harassment. 5 visits, yes.

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

@@stefanossmitty3318 Yeah that makes sense

[@NellieKAdaba]

Some dogs on a leash and still get run over, I've seen it before in real life. But in this case I'm not sure.

[@PSXfiles]

Another careless pet owner. I'd be willing to bet she just opens the door for them to run across the street to pee and come back.

[@jmaurice983]

"Being call out of my name" means being called by anything other then your God Giving Name!

[@LWWM]

It's an odd phrase.

[@ladyroyalsupremest]

It's the way both of them phrased it. "Her name being called out" is confusing vs saying she was calling me names. Calling me out of my name is a phrase I know well and I was confused af because of the way both of them said it.

[@jamieleigh3481]

Weird saying cause my mama gave me my name not God

[@scotthewitt258]

Usually more "severe" than calling a Dave "Doug".

[@scotthewitt258]

​@@LWWMAnd they are phrasing the odd phrase oddly.

[@PSXfiles]

It's so irritating when careless pet owners use the, "it was like family to me" guilt trip. Really? If it was so like family, why was it in the middle of the street? Would you allow your child to run around unsupervised in the street?

[@bebeowens9842]

Some people do allow their kids to roam freely in the streets.

[@kotorisama3080]

Sadly there are irresponsible parents like this

[@sugarbabysugarhoneyiced-t557]

Lol...exactly! Do you let your kids cross the street in front of you before it's cleared?

[@Dontsay-i5b]

Don’t compare a dog to an human being I hate when u people do that

[@rmills807]

@@bebeowens9842 My Father used to say when I bothered him, go play in traffic.

[@papalegbasson2447]

Lady give up! She's lying. She was a irresponsible dog owner. That dog wasn't on a leash.

[@tenny1010]

People need to control their unleashed pets. The owner was lying through her teeth...the dog was unsupervised.

[@shebeendope2322]

If the plaintiff knew that the defendant rolled the stop sign and took off speeding why would she still proceed to cross the street? Just doesn't make sense.

[@NikkiSpencerNikkishotspot]

But at the same time sais she couldn't see her cuz of the tree. Lady needs to pick 1 lie

[@kyeshadavis5326]

She was making that story up as she talked should've never showed the pics of the street stop sign a block away

[@lisaparrey1343]

@@NikkiSpencerNikkishotspot yes first she ran the stop sign, then it was she was speeding, then she swerved to hit the dog, and it was also couldn't see,b ut could see it was speeding.

[@YoungHaveNot]

Lol agreed. However i do think the driver was speeding and wasnt cautious that someone could have been behind the tree. What if it was a child? Its a residential area, you have to be very cautious. How do not see a dog if youre going the speed limit, which is what? 20mph in most states. But hey, im an excellent driver.

[@Kaegoldddd]

Rightt her story just wasn’t making sense. Then told Doug that the defendant almost ran her over too lol

[@haniffahhalima6900]

She's lucky the defendant's car wasn't damage or she would have to pay for it.

[@Cancerblk2]

Very painful for both sides 💔. You could clearly see the defendant felt bad... she even went to the police station 🚉. I totally believe her when she says " I didn't feel comfortable getting out " I bet they were upset and started yelling

[@ebonyswope]

It started with “she did a stop and roll” but then her own pictures were her demise🤦🏾‍♀️

[@mdgamble]

Right?! So she knows she did a stop and roll and was going at a high speed BUT didn’t see her? How you know all if that and didn’t see her

[@benxx6965]

She really tried to say an Altima goes 0-45 in 2 seconds lmao

[@dark8prince201]

Great point brilliant mind didn't think of that.

[@sugarbabysugarhoneyiced-t557]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@retrosMANDO]

When are people going to understand that if your dog is off the leash all bets are off ! The leash not only protects your dog it also protects you .

[@xviper84]

THANK YOU! I don't understand why some dog owners don't understand this

[@PSXfiles]

The plaintiff saying she was speeding doesn't make sense. If she gunned it and was going 45mph within seconds, how did the neighbor have time to react and attempt to warn her?

[@Cookie-zv3ni]

And if she heard a car gunning it, why would you even attempt to cross the street? I would wait to see what the fool was doing.

[@TheZogie]

I believe she did speed up, most people do it. To get from O mph to 30-40 mph

[@YoungHaveNot]

On the flip side, if she wasnt speeding, how do you not see a dog or even attempt to menuver? Its a residential area? Speed limits are 25mph max. She either wasnt paying attention or speeding or both. But the dog should have been on a leash

[@Michele0403]

@@YoungHaveNot Even if the dog WAS on a leash, the owner allowed the dog to go into the middle of the street , and dog got run over... Totally the owners fault, for several reasons. Glad the Judge ruled that way. Dog owner did NOT have control of her dog.... owners fault, and owner needs to take responsibility for that.

[@robbbietheim2096]

WE ARE TAUGHT FROM THE TIME WE ARE YOUNG CHILDREN, IN !ST GRADE OR KINDERGARTEN, LEARNING OUR ABC"S, TO LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET, THERE IS NO WAY SHE CAN MAKE THIS RIGHT IN HER FAVOR, SHE WAS BEING IRRESPONSIBLE, AND NOT PAYING ATTENTION, LESSON LEARNED THE HARD WAY, SMH💯

[@iceychrys1]

A driver yelled at me once because they "almost hit my kids" yet my children were on the sidewalk. Needless to say I almost went to jail that day.

[@DarkPhoenixSaga]

That's insane to what happened to you.

[@jeretso]

I get honked at all the time for letting people cross the crosswalk

[@1rage17]

@@jeretso right! Same here! I’ve done the same once though thought they were just on their phone or something

[@angelmercy5261]

One time I was stopped at a stop sign and obviously waiting for it to be clear to turn left when the inpatient lady behind me decided to go around me and turn into the road while someone was coming from our right. She damn near caused an accident and the guy was so pissed, I was able to turn right after and watched this guy just harass the hell out of her! Lol! I was happy she got a little it if what she deserved, I wish she would have caused a crash I would definitely had been a witness. I hate assholes who can’t drive and expect me to risk my life so THEY don’t have to wait.

[@scotthewitt258]

Maybe they were concerned you did not have sufficient control if one of your kids ran out into traffic?

[@justprettycarly]

Her son came to court with a hand full of rings like he was Jordan 😂

[@grandpahouse]

I thought dude was a 80s rapper

[@LWWM]

Mr. T vibes for sure.

[@chaseabageav6511]

Very unfortunate!! However, i believe that the dog wasn't on the leash since he's comfortable with urinating at that same tree. The owner was probably standing in the yard.

[@Cheesycheddar642]

What were you driving? A Porsche? Nissan Altima 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheCHELEHB]

That plaintiff knows it’s her fault that her dog was hit. Waste of court time

[@augustmoon9973]

I don't believe the Plaintiff had them on a leash at the time he got hit. The defendant was not negligent, and did not hit the dog on purpose. I feel awful for her, but definitely just an accident and no one's fault.

[@rockobill7637]

sometimes it really is that simple

[@evonza4858]

I do🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 blessings to the dog's soul

[@kyoto32001]

judge is not suggesting its her fault, but I'll STATE that it IS HER FAULT!

[@dbabies82]

So unfortunate, but the defendant did nothing wrong. The plaintiff knows she did nothing wrong. She's lucky the defendant didn't countersue for damages to her car... If she wants to be rude and ignorant, then I would be rude and ignorant, too, but the law would be on my side, because the only person in the wrong is the plaintiff.

[@YoungHaveNot]

We dont know what happened. If the lady was speeding (which i believe she was) Its her fault as well. How do you not see a whole dog and person. I doubt the dog just burst out running in the middle of the street. And why did she leave the scene? Im not buying the "i was scared of the group of angry black people"

[@Michele0403]

@@YoungHaveNot Even if the dog WAS on a leash, the owner allowed the dog to go into the middle of the street , and dog got run over... Totally the owners fault, for several reasons. Glad the Judge ruled that way. Dog owner did NOT have control of her dog.... owners fault, and owner needs to take responsibility for that.

[@marilynwillett804]

BOTH ARE VERY WRONG, all drivers must by law be in control of their vehicle at all times. ok for one moment let's say it was a small child who ran out on the street. Regardless; a responsible driver stops and gets out to see what was hit.

[@secretlyamazing]

A dog that size wouldn't have caused any damage really except maybe popped a tire

[@o.g.j.t.5922]

She was Speeding in a residential neighborhood, that's why she didn't see the dog pop out from behind the tree 🌲 which is a Major Blind Spot right Dab on the Corner

[@le0854]

Plantiff was going for a money grab, totally the plantiff's fault

[@thebalderthor4884]

And she kept changing her story. First it was a stop sign, and when the Judge saw there was no stop sign from her own pictures, then it was speeding, and then when that didn’t work on her way out it was “well she almost hit me.” Ok lady.

[@bongoikno4994]

Old lady changed her story like 4 times 😆 she reaching

[@vorpal22]

They need better intros: "She is accused of hitting and running" should be "She is accused of a canine collision."

[@BlaxExodia]

or to not have them at all , they’re so corny

[@vorpal22]

@@BlaxExodia They are and there have been some really tacky racist and transphobic ones.

[@Hellowendogggy11]

You do realize they are meant to be corny right?? They are meant to draw one in to watch the show. Lmao hinting at the content with out the detail so that the don't give away the whole show in just a couple of words. Canine collision sums up at whole case no need to watch it... Duhhhhhh 🤦🤦🤦

[@vorpal22]

@@defunctdefunctdefunct LOL my favourite case is the one with the lesbian couple where they paid some young guy to "provide samples" three times a day, and sued him when he asked for a couple days off. I think Judge Milian even said it was her favorite case of all time. The poor boy said it was so sore and raw that he couldn't go on and just needed a few days to recover. Judge Milian said, "Ladies: he is ONLY HUMAN!"

[@MhiaLee19]

@@Hellowendogggy11 The rest of the cases get very clear introductions about what’s going on so what are you talking about…

[@mytbread108]

Dog owners are so irresponsible in general in my experience.

[@NatureBeeLove]

I agree. I am a dog owner myself and I see so many dogs off leash running around on trails, sidewalks, in unfenced yards. Makes no sense and puts animals and people in danger. There should be more regulation for animal owners.

[@DEEJAYAIR]

Right on.

[@keylacmckemp1309]

And here I am taking my 80lb Lab outside always on a leash and with my Pooper Scooper. Yes I have had other dogs run in my yard to fight him, so I have my pepper spray and stun gun on me, in my yard.

[@coreypatrick7230]

I hate it when I’m out in public and someone with a dog allows the dog to just run up on me to sniff or jump up on me... if I look or say something out of the way the owner always has the nerve to say - he won’t bite or he’s just being friendly- listen !!!! An animal is still an animal at the end of the day- you simply just never know how your pet is ever gonna respond to new people. For all you know just me standing there backing away could trigger an attack or something-- pet owners keep your dogs away from people if they don’t ask to be involved.

[@jeretso]

Plenty of irresponsible drivers speeding past me everyday. In the end law says vehicles own the road and drivers can always say "I did not see your dog"

[@zephyr2731]

The plaintiff IS at fault. Stop blaming others and take responsibility for your own actions.

[@YoungHaveNot]

The woman was a bad driver. It was literally a stop sign not far from the tree. How could you not see a dog or maneuver if you arent speeding. This was a residential area, not a highway

[@JennifuhhGilardi]

Not at all really. Like the judge said roads are for driving, a dog owner needs to be aware of what they’re doing. In my state you aren’t legally required to stop for animals because swerving to avoid them can lead to a worse accident. ie the plaintiff could have swerved into a tree and killed herself and her passenger.

[@sugarbabysugarhoneyiced-t557]

@@YoungHaveNot 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Michele0403]

@@YoungHaveNot Even if the dog WAS on a leash, the owner allowed the dog to go into the middle of the street , and dog got run over... Totally the owners fault, for several reasons. Glad the Judge ruled that way. Dog owner did NOT have control of her dog.... owners fault, and owner needs to take responsibility for that.

[@YoungHaveNot]

@@Michele0403 okay. So the dog being off the leash absolves all laws broken from the person who hits it. Fair enough

[@ginger7344]

Her decision to sue is as a good idea as that neck tattoo

[@kenyettaready]

That's a tattoo? Thought it was a dam rash.

[@blaq_betty]

And outfit to court

[@BrownBamaGirl8]

i think it's pretty cool

[@kellifraley7700]

👍🏽

[@braeutchen41]

@@kellifraley7700job-stopper Tattoo......🤦‍♀️

[@WillowAnne0]

Hearing the plaintiff say she looked before crossing street and the defendants was speeding down the street but still let her dog cross is making me crazy 😫

[@heathernks8]

I know it's tragic case, but when the defendant answered: "It was a Nissan Altima", I laughed. The plaintiff's story made no sense.

[@LiveGrowRescue]

Nissan altimas can speed as well. The type of car shouldn't even be used in this case. All types of cars are flying up and down my street all day.

[@LawsonPatterson]

It’s bad enough the plaintiff’s irresponsible actions killed her own dog but then she comes on national television for a money grab. Smh 🤦‍♂️

[@uptowngirl6114]

We all know that dog wasn't on a leash. I feel so sad that the poor baby was killed, but this is the owners fault and no one else's.

[@Michele0403]

Even if the dog WAS on a leash, the owner allowed the dog to go into the middle of the street , and dog got run over... Totally the owners fault, for several reasons. Glad the Judge ruled that way. Dog owner did NOT have control of her dog.... owners fault, and owner needs to take responsibility for that.

[@catherineeckstein2705]

Exactly

[@TheReCar1]

At first the plaintiff stated that she saw the defendant run a stop sign and then later changed it and said she didn’t see her coming. Which one is it lady??? Lying through her teeth.

[@rezotydnic]

The plaintiff caused her dogs death period. Leash or no leash.....if on leash, the owner did not look before crossing and the tree isn't big enough to block her view down that street and if it was, she is responsible to 'look' before crossing.

[@YoungHaveNot]

So if the woman was speeding and not paying attention, she isnt held accountable? Im just asking.. How do you not see a dog if youre going the speed limit?

[@rezotydnic]

@@YoungHaveNot the driver may or may not have been speeding. That wasn't proven. And speed may have contributed to the accident. Let's say the dog was on a leash, and car was speeding, the dog owner would've seen her coming IF she had stopped and looked before crossing the street. Even if she didn't SEE it how did she not HEAR the vehicle? Lots of accidents happen when people are driving speed limit and someone steps out in front of you.

[@YoungHaveNot]

@@rezotydnic im not absolving the dog owner of blame. Im playing devils advocate. Lots of accidents happen when driving the speed limit, i agree.. But just from experience, i rarely, if ever seen roadkill in residential areas outside of slow ass possums (who people hit on purpose at night) but i hear. Im holding other people going by my excellent driving standards. Plus shes a woman, so off rip shes a bad driver. I agree with the judgement btw, plaintiff couldnt prove anything. Her not stopping was suspicious and didnt sit well with me because she "was scared" but that wasnt enough

[@rezotydnic]

@@YoungHaveNot hey now, just because she's a woman doesn't mean she was a bad driver. Lol

[@darylrichardson8567]

I’ve witnessed dogs, looking both ways before they cross streets. Domestic dogs & not strays

[@lmarteen2778]

Yea right!

[@imjustsaying6712]

I owned a dog that I trained to sit and wait for the cars to go by and then look both ways before crossing, he was an Australian kelpie/cattle cross, very intelligent breed.

[@darylrichardson8567]

@@imjustsaying6712 I saw stray dogs do this. However, I’ve seen plenty of domestic dogs, do exactly what you described. I’ve owned one & I used to let him FREE (off his chain) & he used to see me. I swear, he would stop at the curb & either wait on me or responsibly cross the street.

[@lmarteen2778]

Notice the plaintif comes in walking slower, as she left at the end after talking to Doug she speeds it up, not even pressing down on the cane.. I should know I use a cane so I know the difference.

[@jaytaylor5156]

Interesting

[@DEEJAYAIR]

I peeped that too "U ain't sick no mo" -Money Mike

[@theuseraccountname]

I didn't notice that at first, and combined with her ever-changing story, she wasn't watching her dogs, and I'm venturing to say they weren't on a leash. If they were, the plaintiff would be bending over backwards to show the broken leash.

[@DEEJAYAIR]

@@theuseraccountname LMBAO

[@letmedarling4452]

She thought she was gonna get that check.

[@benxx6965]

I feel the dog owner more than I care to admit. No one wants the be the reason their beloved pet has passed but she should forgive herself as it was just an accident. This poor defendant has been put through hell and did nothing wrong! If the neighbor noticed enough to get her to stop, the plaintiff should have noticed enough to yank her dog out of the road. It’s a tragic situation for her but she has mad herself into villain for attempting to bully this woman into accepting blame over something that wasn’t her fault.

[@peachesandpoets]

Put through hell?! How??

[@benxx6965]

@@peachesandpoets the defendant is being sued because the plaintiff couldn’t control her pet properly. She was harassed and the plaintiff was humanizing her pet while vilifying the defendant in a way that made the defendant seem like a murderer. All the while, the defendant didn’t do anything wrong and she was gaslighted by the plaintiff into believing that she was some how at fault. Regardless if she held her innocence, she still spoke of a hope for justice for the plaintiff and apologized. She has nothing to apologize for and there is no justice to be served. It’s traumatizing!

[@thetiredfemme3652]

Not a “menace to society defendant” lord these descriptions and tags are really something else 😂😂

[@krissybarnes9700]

You can tell that the plaintiff is being deceitful. Her body language and the fact that she keep looking away off to the side during her side of the story.

[@darylrichardson8567]

Do not chat, in the middle of the street. As a pedestrian, your Right of Way, doesn’t mean that you OWN the street. Especially if J-Walking Distracted driving is a thing & she didn’t see her dallying in the middle of the street

[@SlashTheWeasel]

I see this way too often with pedestrians just not waiting for the walk sign or walking out when they shouldn't as well as folks carrying on conversations in the street. I feel for dog and all but . . . .

[@Nocgirl]

If your dog is in the street And gets hit the driver is almost never at fault. Dogs and cats don’t belong in the street.

[@1andDONEson]

This incident happened in Buffalo, NY and that particular area, streets and corners are bout 75 yards, no waaaay she was going 45 unless she didn't stop at previous corner...

[@kenyettaready]

According to the witness, she didn't. The plaintiff is delusional.

[@chastiancowans5178]

Thank you, I knew these streets and their accent sounded familiar. Hell yeah, she was speeding, you know people here play fast and furious all the time!

[@1andDONEson]

@@chastiancowans5178 That is true...

[@deemack688]

REALLY???! Because in Detroit we have streets named Sussex and Wyoming and they intersect as well! That’s wild!

[@charisehess4713]

She never testified that she was almost hit. Only when she’s talking to Doug does she say that.

[@TMS-pj7fp]

"How did she harrass you???" Seriously she kept calling me, texting, coming to my home. This woman acted like the plaintiff was out to murder her dog and was some sort of maniac that set out to kill her animal. This plaintiff in my opinion did harrass her emotionally, just my opinion.

[@PassionFlower29]

She was harassing her she deserved something for harassment

[@gforce825]

This was a tough case but judged fairly. Judge Milian took the emotion out of the case and stuck to the law.

[@RedPanda79]

Sometimes bad things happen and they are our own fault. It is hard to accept responsibility but as an adult that is a skill you should have

[@hadley407]

If she was going 45 mph why on earth would someone and their dog step off the curb in front of the car??

[@moparmadness0180]

Plaintiff is a liar. Defendant was driving in the lane on the opposite side of the road. At least 10ft on the other side of the road. Add in the space for parking on the curb and you're even more than that. If she were behind the tree, the leash would've had to been over 10tf long more than likely longer based on her statement that the defendant almost hit her in the process, it couldn't have been that long. If the dog was on a 6ft leash, that would've meant the plaintiff was practically in the middle of the road, easily visible to the defendant. If the statement about the defendant speeding were true, that would mean the plaintiff practically had to run or even walk a brisk pace to get that far out into the road in time for this to happen. A neighbor wouldn't be running into the road to wave down a driver if the dogs had been on leash as it would be assumed the owner of the dogs was in control. Also, a neighbor willing to try to wave down traffic would likely be willing to come as a witness to testify that the dogs were leashed. Dogs weren't leashed and were likely running across the street to see the neighbor. The neighbor tried to signal to the car to stop but wasnt able. The lady didnt ask a neighbor to be a witness as she knew the incident was her own fault for not having the dogs leashed. Trash.

[@magicworld3242]

The plaintiff is such a liar. She definitely didn't have her dog on a leash.

[@scotthewitt258]

Bringing the dead dog to her house IS harassment. And, it is outrageous harassment.

[@Jean0987654321]

The plaintiff is a Class A Karen. She couldn't controll her dog. What's the point of having a dog you can't control and then you turn around and sue for something you could've prevented? At least that dog is a better place now and away from her

[@barbarapaton4005]

Poor doggie ! RIP 🌹

[@Imaginaryassshole]

Girl, STOP. She came in with a cane y’all ain’t and even limping. 😭😭😭

[@randyholloway920]

Right decision. Control your dog. Even if she was speeding, all the more reason to keep your dog under control and out of the street until it’s safe to cross.

[@kingman1330]

It was the Plaintiff fault solely!!! The dog shouldn't been in the street at all!!! Those ppl behind Harvey that say its 50/50 are idiots!!! Ps. I hate those giant eyelashes the Defendant is wearing!!!

[@DEEJAYAIR]

In that order!!!!!! I agree with everything.

[@timboslice9905]

I’m still watching, but if the defendant was speeding so excessively, what made the plaintiff feel like she had time to cross as she’d testified?

[@jakeiabyrd5]

Which one is it boo...I am rolling... First she she say she ran the stop sign now it's she was driving too fast 😂😂😂

[@WarGrowlmon18]

"I have several witnesses." Looks around for those witnesses

[@privatenineNaturalWoman]

That is the HOOD! That is Detroit, Mi and those blocks are LOOOONG.

[@scotthewitt258]

My momma taught me from before I was out of diapers that you never run into the street.

[@mjb1403]

I agree, you have to take care of your dog and make sure they are safe at all times.

[@girlnextdoor849]

one of my dogs got out of the house, run into the road and a car hit him. My dog's mom got to him first and held him in place till I could get to him. (I have both his parents.) The lady who hit him stopped and said sorry and wanted to talk. I wasn't mad at her I just wanted to get my boy inside and check him over. I told her it wasn't her fault and went inside with my dog. The poor lady felt so bad she went to the police station and turned herself in. When the officer came to my house, I told her it wasn't her fault and asked if I was getting a ticket because my jackass got out. The cop laughed and said no, they just wanted to make sure the dog was ok. I told him yes, he was just bruised. I chewed that dogs butt up one side and down the other once I knew he was ok. That was nothing compared to what his mom did to him when he was better and allowed to be near her again. lol

[@myamemebell]

She did a "rolling stop". Always makes me think about that Martin episode 🤣

[@goldieluxx9356]

How did the driver almost hit the plaintiff if the plaintiff is standing on the side of a tree on the sidewalk??

[@pattyneff4624]

I’m glad the dog didn’t suffer. Plaintiff should have been under total watch. It’s like a little kid. Defendant feels so bad. It’s just horrible.

[@Pendaws]

And this is what happens in courts in America? such a waste of time and effort. No wonder there are not enough police for serious issues?

[@meshajones6767]

There’s different courts , this court show is only for civil cases not serious cases, hence why there’s no lawyers present.

[@RoRoRoCda]

Thé défendant did the right thing to leave the scene and go straight to the police. If there were lots of people outside yelling and angry who knows what could have happened !

[@patrickchubey3127]

Sad, but the owner failed to protect her dog. Your dog is your friend and deserves better care.

[@debisybesma5855]

it's my job to watch out for and keep my critter safe in any and all conditions!!! whether we're in the yard, or drivin' down the road with her face in the wind.....i care and provide for her like she was one of my kids

[@DEEJAYAIR]

Bet yo nasty azz kisses it too smh

[@Tranquility32]

What a sad case. I feel sorry for everyone, especially lil Mister.

[@NothingToProveTM]

Lil mister the rappa

[@quitaquita79]

I have a dog and it's sad she lost her dog but I believe that dog wasn't on a leash. If you listen to the plantiff testimony she tripped up a couple of times when it came to where the dog was

[@lonimartin2382]

right u best believe if my dog was on a leash IN THE STREET and a car is coming ANY smart owner would yank the shit out of the leash to save their dog

[@quitaquita79]

@@lonimartin2382 facts That's what I saying

[@johnnytedder7152]

She doesn't care about the dog as much as she does the money

[@scotthewitt258]

In the street, with a wide strip of grass between the sidewalk and the strip.

[@mikek7050]

Grief messes with people's minds. I think maybe the Plaintiff believes her own story, because she cant handle the reality that it was her fault.

[@jerryespinoza2113]

The defendant is about to fly away with those goofy lashes 🤣😂

[@conni2you]

How did the plaintiff see the defendant coming from a stop sign a block away at a very high rate of speed but at the same time was crossing the road with a tree obstructing her view and her dog was wandering far enough ahead of her to be in the opposite lane to be hit? Just trying to write that sentence was making my brain melt because of all the contradictions. Her whole defense made me not believe a word that came out of her mouth. Even if I believed that the dog was on a leash… which I do not then it really sounds like she’s trying to blame somebody else for her carelessness.

[@user-sc6he2wc8f]

The plaintiff was 100% lying. Saying she gunned it and people were screaming but she had it on a leash and "couldn't see"? It sounds like the dog ran into the street without a leash. And judging by the plaintiffs demeanor I definitely think they harassed the defendent.

[@jennifer_mertens]

The judge clearly stated that she was ruling under the assumption that the dog WAS on a leash. The plaintiff lost because the owner did not have control of the dog and allowed it into the street to dart in front of the defendant's car. Some people were asking why the plaintiff didn't bring witnesses that the dog was leashed, in this case, it wouldn't have changed the ruling.

[@scotthewitt258]

I don't think the defendant's witness is lying about anything. He looks terrified.

[@Vicky-by2hq]

People with dogs off leash ALWAYS blame the other. Leash your freaking dogs! They aren’t special.

[@GoddessOfSwordsTarot]

First off that’s harassment! Don’t come to my house with no dead dog! And do not text me his pictures thinking I’m going to feel remorse about you being negligent.

[@queendiva1965]

Many folks who have small dogs think it's ok not to have them on a leash! I pray the folks in that area don't retaliate against that young women.

[@1398go]

“It’s not about the money”….they say.

[@jordanfriar8732]

Mister always stops at the tree to take a urinate 🤣🤣

[@geminigambler]

She definitely was speeding in that Altima 😂and the dog definitely was off the leash

[@charleyelliott91]

The plaintiff smirked at the start, she can't be that upset

[@greenenergysolutionsteam]

Please stop asking these people in the background, they know nothing about law

[@fionav3840]

YES! Please stop, stupid comment from people who know NOTHING!

[@sharifsalem]

Dog owner was hidden behind a tree? And claims she stepped out and the driver was supposed to have seen her? Plaintiffs story doesn’t add up. And her son lied.

[@irenestrmnss4331]

Defendant does not have 300 $$ but she can afford those lashes??😮

[@Mocharocks9966]

I feel so bad for that poor dog 😔😔

Maybe the dog is in a better place 🐕🐶

[@barbaraness4507]

7:58 How did the plaintiff know the defendant ran the stop sign, and floored her car, but then she said she didn’t see the car before it hit her dog?! That doesn’t make sense at all! Not to mention that unless the girl was in the wrong lane, the dogs leash would’ve had to been 8-10 feet long since the owner said she was behind a tree at the time!

[@Mongo76]

The defendants eyelashes might have blinded her! Gawsh