If my roommate’s 6 month old German Shepherd puppy just ate my leather couch, is my roommate liable for the damage?
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If my roommate’s 6 month old German Shepherd puppy just ate my leather couch, is my roommate liable for the damage?
The dog chewed through the arm and shredded a cushion.
Asked on May 14, 2015 under Personal Injury, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes, your roommate would be liable for any/all damage done by something under his control--that is, his puppy. Of course, if he refuses to pay voluntarily, you'd have to sue him for the money, which has its own negative consequences (being involved in a lawsuit against your roommate), so while legally, you would appear to be in the right, pratically, you should consider if this is something you wish to do.
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