California law does not typically use the “one bite rule” in dog bite cases. Instead, the law imposes strict liability on dog owners for injuries caused by their dogs. This means that regardless of whether the dog has a history of biting or has ever displayed aggressive behavior, the owner can still be held responsible…

California law holds dog owners strictly liable for any bites inflicted by their animals. This means that if a dog bites another person, the owner can be held accountable without the victim needing to prove any previous aggressive behavior by the dog or demonstrate that the owner acted recklessly or negligently.  Pursuing a Dog Bite…