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Cesar Millanmight just find himself in the dog house.
The 52-year-old dog trainer is the subject of a lawsuit after his pit bull allegedly bit a gymnast and killed Queen Latifah’s dog years ago, according toTMZ, who obtained a copy of the legal documents.
Matiss said that the dog began to attack her and bit her numerous times on the legs. When she arrived at an emergency room after the incident, TMZ said her “injures were severe.” The athlete claims the occurrence also stopped her from later competing in her sport due to pain.
In the lawsuit, Matiss alleges that Millan was aware of his dog’s violent tendencies but still allowed him to go without a leash. Junior has since died,The Daily Newsreported, at the age of 15.
In the lawsuit, which is ongoing, Matiss said that the bites she obtained have left her injured and she has suffered both physically and emotionally since the occurrence. TMZ reported that she is suing for unspecified damages.
According to the outlet, which cited court documents he filed in response, Millan claimed Matiss had assumed the risk of being bitten because she knew the dog was dangerous. TMZ also said that he claims that Matiss was “negligent,” though he did not further specify how.
Representatives for both Millan and Queen Latifah did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com
