[Liberal Classic]

According to the lawsuit, Espinosa suffers from numerous disabilities, including decreased lung function, permanent back disability, chronic pain syndrome, borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder and panic disorder.

Espinosa's certified assistance dog, Kimba, a 55-pound female Labrador mix, has been "individually and specially trained to help Espinosa with his disabilities," according to the lawsuit.

I can't shake the feeling Espinosa is milking the system for all it's worth. How does the dog help with panic attacks? Does he pet it, and feel better?

Memories of the incident cause recurring "terror and fear" for Espinosa, exacerbating his depression, the lawsuit alleges.

Aaaugh!

*pat* *pat* *pat*

Ahhh I feel better.

[holyscroller]

"borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder and panic disorder."

Prerequisites for a reporter.

[NativeNewYorker]

How does the dog help with panic attacks?

I assumed some Sacramento legislator-on-the-take inserted a provision allowing for this to be paid for by the State...