My advice would be anyone stupid enough to let their dog to run out unleashed out onto public streets, sidewalks, and or allow them to wander around unleashed, need to be sued but good if they’re dog causes harm. It’s don’t matter if the dog got out on it’s own or whatever.
I can assure you, you will win your case. Small claims in CA are now good for 10K.
Stupid people need the s**t sued out of them. It’s much more lucrative than kicking the s**t out of them.
I did call the police and they paid him a visit. I live in a small town just outside a large town, and we have steep fines for people who let their dogs run loose. I felt he didn't get the seriousness of the situation and needed a little reminder of how big a fine he could get.