Man’s Best Friend . . . or a Liability? Second District Declines to Extend Legal Duty to Vacationing Dog Owners After Guest is Injured

While dogs are known as “Man’s Best Friend,” they can create legal risks for their owners. The case of *Dzierwa v. Ori* highlights liability when a guest is injured by a dog in its owner’s absence. The court stressed the importance of understanding a dog’s behavior and the owner’s responsibilities. Learn how negligence and the Illinois Animal Control Act were addressed.