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Old Jul 25, 2019, 12:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Finkface
Why? Because ESA’s owned by veterans magically don’t bite?
https://www.military.com/daily-news/...s-lawsuit.html

Airplane Passenger Mauled by Veteran's Support Dog Files Lawsuit
ATLANTA -- A man mauled by another passenger's emotional support dog on a Delta Air Lines flight has sued the airline and the other passenger for negligence.

The lawsuit filed in Fulton County state court alleges Marlin Jackson was in a window seat when a dog sitting in the lap of the passenger next to him suddenly attacked his face and pinned him against the window of the plane.
If you read the article - it specifically says the military vets ESA - not a service animal - now - it may be quibbling over words, but a ESA is vastly different from a service dog and I would be shocked if a service dog did that - not saying it couldn't happen, but generally those dogs are pretty much on point 24/7
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