Liability For Animal Bites
Perry frequently took his pet parrot for walks along a boardwalk. One day, a passerby attempted to pet the bird. Although Perry explicitly warned the passerby that the parrot did not like to be touched, the man insisted and was subsequently bitten on the hand. If the passerby sues Perry, what is the most likely legal outcome?
A
Perry is strictly liable for the injuries simply because he is the owner of the parrot.
B
The parrot is legally justified in biting an individual who touches it against its will.
C
Perry will likely avoid liability because the passerby assumed the risk after being explicitly warned.
D
The court will dismiss the case because it involves an animal rather than a human defendant.
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