Maher was a blind woman who checked into a Best Western Inn that welcomed pets like her Seeing Eye dog, Ina. Shortly after Maher checked in with her parents, another motel patron walked by with two unleashed dogs—a German shepherd and a pit bull. The two unleashed dogs attacked Ina, Maher, and her parents. Maher sued Best Western for negligence.

CASE QUESTIONS

1. What duty did Best Western owe Maher?

2. Was it reasonable for Best Western to do more to prevent the attack?

3. Would a bystander have had a duty to prevent the attack had it occurred on the street?