[Red Badger]

$1100 in damages is very easy to do, especially on a Honda. I’m surprised it wasn’t more. But more to the point, if the dog was a cow that got out and destroyed some property, would he not be entitled to damages?...................

[1rudeboy]

But more to the point, if the dog was a cow that got out and destroyed some property, would he not be entitled to damages?

About 600 (probably more) years of common law legal tradition says yes.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

if the dog was a cow that got out and destroyed some property, would he not be entitled to damages?

Excellent point.

[old gringo]

well if the cow is in a state with open range laws,the car owner has to pay for the cow.i kmow.

[Hoof Hearted]

"But more to the point, if the dog was a cow that got out and destroyed some property, would he not be entitled to damages?."

Not likely. And yet another reason why responsible drivers have insurance.

What if a three year old toddler ran out the door and onto the road and was killed by a car. Would your logic be the same?

This was an unfortunate accident. Why does it have to be someone's 'fault'?