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Lawsuit alleges multiple injuries from Westlynn dog attack

A North Vancouver real estate developer is suing one of his neighbours for an attack by two large shepherd dogs in his own backyard. The alleged dog attack took place two years ago, according to a statement of claim filed in B.C.
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A North Vancouver real estate developer is suing one of his neighbours for an attack by two large shepherd dogs in his own backyard.

The alleged dog attack took place two years ago, according to a statement of claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court June 6.

The two shepherd dogs, allegedly owned by Hsuan Tsui or another man at 1670 Ayleslynn Dr. in the Westlynn area of Lynn Valley, ran next door into Bruce Van

Mook’s backyard on June 20, 2015 and attacked his mother-in-law’s terrier, according to court documents.

When Van Mook intervened in the dog fight, he was also attacked by the German shepherds, according to the statement of claim.

As a result he suffered multiple lacerations to his hand, including five puncture wounds, according to the claim.

Van Mook’s lawsuit states he suffered stress and anxiety as a result of the attack.

The lawsuit alleges Tsui and the other man were negligent in failing to keep the dogs under control, failing to properly train the dogs and failing to notify Van Mook or others that the dogs had “vicious or aggressive tendencies in relation to either people or other animals.”

Van Mook is seeking damages for “pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent physical and psychological disability and loss of housekeeping capacity” as well as loss of earning capacity and medical expenses.

None of the allegations have been proven in court and no statement of defence has yet been filed.