Washington woman sues for $275,000 following duck attack
Apr 23, 2014, 9:46 AM | Updated: 10:08 am
A woman's pet duck may cost her $275,000 in damages after an alleged attack. (AP Photo/Roberto Pfeil)
(AP Photo/Roberto Pfeil)
A woman from Washougal, Wash. is suing an Oregon woman over claims her pet duck attacked her.
While visiting family in Oregon in May 2012, Cynthia Ruddell says she stepped out of her trailer and was attacked by a duck, which caused her to fall, break her wrist, and sprain her shoulder and elbow.
The suit claims the owner of the duck, Lolita Rose of Escada Ore., was negligent in maintaining proper control of the animal, in keeping it on her property, in failing to warn others of the duck’s dangerous propensity to attack, and in needlessly endangering the public.
The suit is asking for $25,000 to cover medical expenses and $250,000 in non-economic damages for her pain, suffering, and its impact on her normal activities.
Ruddell’s attorney tells KATU News they hope to resolve the matter outside of court in the next 60 days.
