[Bungleau]

First....

Woman files claim, saying dog feces ruined family outing NORWALK, Conn. - A New York woman has filed a $100 claim against Norwalk saying a family outing to the Maritime Aquarium was ruined by dog feces. The woman claims her child's shoes, along with the entire outing, were ruined when her 1-year-old stepped in dog feces outside the Maritime Garage. City attorney M. Jeffry Spahr said the official response is that her claim is denied and in his words, "poop happens." Kelly DeBrocky, of Mahopac, N.Y., wants the city to reimburse her for $54 she spent replacing her toddler's ruined shoes and the expenses for parking and aquarium admission on April 5.

Okay... that's some 'nads there... billing the city 'cause you stepped in dog poop? What's next... sue God because a bird pooped on your car?


Second....

Minn. driver kills dog, then sues owners for damage DULUTH, Minn. - The driver of a 1997 Honda Civic that struck and killed a dog near Cloquet is suing the dog's owners for damage done to his vehicle. Jeffery Ely was driving on the night of Jan. 4 when Fester, a miniature pinscher, squeezed past owner Nikki Munthe as she was letting in her other dog and ran out onto the road. Ely's car struck Fester, killing the 13-pound dog instantly. Now Ely is suing the Munthes for about $1,100 for damage to his car, time he had to take off from his two jobs to get the car repaired, and court fees. Pieces of the bumper were propelled into the radiator when it hit the dog, Ely said, necessitating a replacement. Ely maintains he didn't have problems driving until after the accident and that the radiator issues were not pre-existing. Ely said he feels sorry for the Munthes' loss but, as a dog owner himself, feels that they must be responsible for their pets' actions. "I have complete compassion for them," Ely said. "I know how it feels. I love dogs. But once you get them, they are your responsibility." Munthe said she has always been worried about the busy road the family lives on. "We would have never let him off-leash because we're so terrified of this road," she said. The case will be heard in St. Louis County Court on Friday. The Munthes have filed a $2,400 countersuit against Ely for the cost to buy Fester, the time they had to take off work for court appearances, and the cost of buying a dog to replace Fester.

Let me get this straight... you killed my dog, and now want me to pay to fix your car? And you own a 1997 Civic? Hell, $1100 is about all that car's probably worth!



Today's poll... who do you think has the bigger 'nads here?