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“”Having an area where an animal can reach through in public circumstances is to me rather unusual,” he said. “I’ve never heard of this. That is very, very odd. That to me would not be a safe environment.””

Well I guess that answers my previous question.
Thank you for posting the articles - you certainly are a busy bee this morning. Must’ve had a few cups of coffee?

Yes ma’am. : )

The article I last posted says that the SF Zoo may be looking at closure/revocation of its license...who knows. However, I have no doubt they will be paying something to the trainer for her injuries....and will likely settle out of court (and likely for lower than the $8 million she is apparently seeking).

A hearing is set on Komejan v. City of San Francisco, in the Superior Court of San Francisco on February 5, 2008. Litigation, therefore, is ongoing in this matter. The judge in this matter has set a Case Management Conference in March. Oftentimes, during Case Management Conferences a judge will encourage parties to settle. With the newest attack, though it was prompted by taunting of the animal, it will likely help Ms. Komejan's case and may even increase the amount of money the City and County agree to settle with her.

Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
Case Number: CGC-07-467895
Title: LORI KOMEJAN VS. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO et al
Cause of Action: PERSONAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE - NON-VEHICLE RELATED

DEC-26-2007 Added to Proof of Service Order to Show Cause Calendar Hearing Set for FEB-05-2008 AT 09:00 am in Dept 212

OCT-05-2007 Notice to Plaintiff

OCT-05-2007 Personal Injury/Property Damage - Non-Vehicle Related, Complaint Filed by Plaintiff Komejan, Lori as to Defendant City and County of San Francisco does 1 to 10 Summons Issued, Judicial Council Civil Case Cover Sheet Filed Case Management Conference Scheduled for Mar-07-2008 Proof of Service due on Dec-04-2007 Case Management Statement due on Feb-21-2008