Penny’s Law – slow down, New York! By Kenneth Phillips Editor’s note: On May 3, 2025 in New York City, New York, a pit bull with prior history of mauling other dogs maimed a Chihuahua named Penny, pet of Upper West Side resident Lauren Claus, in a videotaped incident broadcast and otherwise covered by most […]
Dog Bite lawyer Kenneth Phillips to NY: Enforce the laws already on the books
Hue and cry for “Penny’s Law” after pit bulls maul Chihuahua in New York City overlooks laws already in place NEW YORK, New York––Indifferent policing, dismissive animal control policies, irresponsible pit bull owners, and serial pit bull attacks on both pets and people packed a May 7, 2025 New York City town hall meeting, four […]