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Police say a Maryland woman who was found dead in her backyard may have been killed by a pit bull that she adopted two weeks ago.
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Read More »Maryland House minority leader injured in pit bull attack
PASADENA — The minority leader of Maryland’s House of Delegates says he and his family’s dog were injured in an attack by a pit bull. Del. Nic Kipke said on his personal Facebook page that his family was out for a walk ...
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Read More »Senate OKs dogs bill
The fight over establishing liability for injuries and deaths related to dog bites moved one step closer to the House of Delegates Wednesday after the state Senate voted to amend a compromise proposal.
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Read More »Solesky to file for Baltimore County Executive race
A Towson man perhaps best known for his advocacy pertaining to changing the laws regarding dog bites and landlord liability said he plans to file as an unaffiliated candidate for Baltimore County Executive.
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Read More »Dog bite laws hit close to home
Personal history with an issue can impact one's ability to handle a case as an objective officer of the court.
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Read More »General Assembly to wrestle with pit bulls
Legislators will return to Annapolis this week hoping the third time is the charm for passage of a breed-neutral law on dog-attack liability.
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Read More »Pit bull owners to appeal dismissal of suit
A group of pit bull owners will appeal the dismissal of a federal lawsuit in which they claim they are being forced out of their homes due to a decision by the state’s highest court.
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Read More »Lawmakers vow to bring back dog bite measure
The General Assembly’s failure to pass legislation in response to a controversial court decision imposing strict liability on pit bull owners and their landlords for injuries caused by the animals still stings for some.
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Read More »Kramer to seek special session on dog bill
A Maryland delegate providing relief to landlords from strict liability remains the unfinished business of the 2013 General Assembly session.
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Read More »‘Collaborative’ legislative session ends with flurry of bills
With most big ticket items passed days and weeks ago, the General Assembly session strolled to a close Monday night with a controversial "lockbox" bill and persistently pesky dog-bite bill dominating rhetoric in the State House in the final hours.
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