That reminds of the parents who think their children would never attack or kill anyone.
Same attitude, but I think pit bull owners are even more obtuse. People that own these things are dangerous idiots. Put down the dog and put the owner in jail for the same amount of time had the owner directly attacked the victim and done the same damage.
Suing is mostly a waste for these people because they usually have no assets and if it weren't for food stamps (debit cards now) to subsidize their lifestyles, then they would be able to afford dog food. Their pickup trucks are usually one payment from the repo man, and any spare cash they have the spend on beer, lotto tickets, cigarettes, and occasionally a self indulgent vacation.
“He was a GOOD dog. He fathered a litter of puppies last spring and was just starting to get his life together. He was even talking about getting his GED from obedience school.”