Employer Liability For Dog Incidents

Summary

Employers must ensure a safe work environment. Negligence claims can arise if known risks are ignored. Employees can report unsafe conditions without retaliation. Documenting incidents strengthens potential legal cases. Consider consulting a lawyer for guidance on negligence claims and legal options. Employees in kentucky have rights under osha regulations and can file complaints with the department of labor.

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Trying to see if an employer can be sued for allowing an employees dog to roam free in the tool repair department without a collar or leash even after the dog has lunged at the managers neck on camera, another tech warned HR about almost tripping over the dog, a customer was terrified of the dog coming at him due to being bitten by another dog at his home and after several times being told by the tool repair manager to collar the dog, kennel it or leave it at home. Each time HR takes the dog owners side.
Hey ****, it sounds like a challenging situation. Generally, an employer might be liable for workplace safety issues, including those involving animals. Here are some key points:
- Employers have a duty to maintain a safe work environment.
- Negligence claims might be applicable if the employer ignored known risks.
- Documented incidents and warnings strengthen the case.
Would you like guidance on possible next steps or legal options?
Do you have to be hurt before you can sue or can you sue for sheer negligence
Hey ****! You don't necessarily have to be hurt to sue for negligence. You can potentially file a lawsuit if there's a reasonable risk of harm due to negligence. It's crucial to document all incidents and warnings, as these can strengthen your case. Would you like more guidance on how to proceed?
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Hey ****, it's important to gather detailed documentation of the incidents and warnings. Consider consulting with a lawyer to discuss the possibility of negligence claims and explore your legal options further. If you need more specific steps, let me know how I can help!
this is in Kentucky. What rights do employeess have
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Hey ****, employees in Kentucky have several rights, including:
- Right to a safe workplace under OSHA regulations.
- Right to report unsafe conditions without retaliation.
- Right to file a complaint with the Department of Labor if necessary.
Would you like further guidance on your situation?
yes. I am the manager that was lunged at and have the video. I have the texts from HR stating the person in question is not going anywhere and all that was said to me after the incident was "I have talked to Aaron" and "Let us know if the dog comes back around you". They know the dog is in my area & therefore around me all the time and I dont feel safe
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Hey ****, this situation might be a high-value case due to workplace safety concerns and possible negligence. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you tell me more about the incident, like the dog's behavior or company response?
I have a video I can upload
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Hey ****, it seems like your situation might be a high-value case due to the safety concerns and negligence involved. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? Could you describe more about the dog's behavior or the company's response to the incident?
Yes. The dog was off leash & collar outside tool repair with a customer, myself & the dog owner. For no reason the dog lunged at my neck. The dog owner said "he just gets excited". Upper management said they would talk to the dog owner & to let them know if the dog comes back around. This was on March 11th and today March 18th the dog is still roamingn free with no collar and has gotten loose from the building and once again upper management does nothing. Previous incidents have been reported to upper management such as nearly tripping over the dog not knowinng it was laying right behind you. A customer was terrified becasue the dog kept advancing toward him and all the owner did was yell "HES NOT GONNA HURT YOU". The customer reported incident to upper management and nothing was done at that time either. My hands are tied by HR & I feel afraid to work there or report it out of fear of retaliation
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****, it seems like this situation may require legal intervention due to safety concerns and negligence. Let's proceed with connecting you to local lawyers. Could you please share your phone number?