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Torts/Personal Injury

Sep. 17, 2025

Volunteer sues Orange County after dog attack at shelter

Emily Moncur alleges gross negligence by the County of Orange and OC Animal Care after a shelter dog attacked her, leaving at least 18 bite wounds and forcing her to drag the animal through the facility while still latched onto her arm.

A volunteer has sued the County of Orange and OC Animal Care, alleging gross negligence after a dog attack at the county shelter in Tustin left her with at least 18 bite wounds.

Emily Moncur filed the complaint in Orange County Superior Court and is represented by Montevideo Law. The incident occurred Aug. 21, 2023, when she attempted to return a dog named Blaze to its kennel after photographing 14 animals.

"Upon returning the dog to his kennel and attempting to lea...

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