Cross Coworker Demands Dog Owner Pay Her Expensive Hospital Bills After She Accuses the Corgi of "Tripping Her", Resulting in Insurance Nightmare

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May 15, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

Happy Wednesday dog dads, doggo moms, and Animal Comedy-ers. We all know that accidents happen, right? You stub your toe on the leg of a table, you accidentally burn yourself on some hot coffee, and maybe, just maybe, you trip over your friend's corgi. It happens to all of us! But what's different about this accident is that this woman, who says she was tripped by her coworker's corgi, is demanding that he pay for her hospital bills because of his awwdorable little corgi.

Firstly, no one really saw what happened, so no one is really sure if she tripped by herself or actually tripped over the doggo. Secondly, because they are coworkers, the work and insurance aspect of this canine conundrum starts to get really complicated. Scroll down to read the whole dramatic doggo dispute below and see all the howlarious comments of what people had to say!

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    for not paying hospital bills after my friend tripped over my dog?
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    Yesterday my friends and I were hanging out in the park: me + my dog, my friend Cathy her dog, and another friend Jenny. Jenny was walking Cathy's dog, and they were walking ahead of us. Cathy was walking a bit behind me and my dog. Cathy decided that she wanted to catch up with Jenny, so she started running from behind me.
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    As Cathy ran past me and my dog, she fell and tripped. We thought it was a minor injury but it turns out she dislocated her shoulder and needs surgery. Cathy says that while she was running past us, my dog suddenly ran toward her and she tripped over my dog. Honestly I didn't see clearly how exactly she tripped. I couldn't tell if my dog actually ran into her or if she tripped over my dog on her own. My dog didn't make a sound and didn't seem bothered. Jenny also said she couldn't tell.
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    Cathy, why are you trying to run past a herding dog? Also, how can we be sure that she isn't just clumsy? Dogs usually let you know when you accidentally injure them (it's very obvious), and if the dog didn't make a sound, it's likely that nothing happened.

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    Cathy wants me to pay her hospital bills because she says it's my dog's fault that she tripped. But I feel like it's unfair of her to ask this. If my dog had bit her or attacked her, obviously that'd be a different story and I would 100% pay all the medical bills. But in this instance, Jenny and I are both unsure of whether my dog ran into Cathy, whether Cathy tripped over my dog, or whether Cathy tripped by herself near my dog. Cathy started running from behind me so I didn't have a clear view
    via u/Terrible_Record5099

    Accidents happen. Even if she did trip over the dog, we can't really hold the dog accountable. It doesn't understand that there is someone running from behind and what will happen if they move in front. They are a dog!

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    The money isn't a big deal, but out of principle, I don't want to pay the bills because I feel like this isn't my fault. AITA? EDIT: Btw my dog is a corgi, so pretty small. Not big enough to knock anyone over, but you could definitely trip if he ran into you while you were running. EDIT #2: Cathy is my coworker. We've been hanging out more so I started to think of her as my friend. But we are coworkers, we work together in the same small-ish office, which also makes things a little more awkward.
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    Mount Miso 14 days ago Enthusiast [9] Accidents are why one has health insurance. NTA. Also, keep in mind that if you consent to pay, you may open up a Pandora's box of issues - lingering pain in the future, physical rehabilitation, pain and suffering, etc.
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    Excellent-Count4009. 14 days ago Supreme Court Just [141] NTA this was ALL Cathy's fault. SHE came from behind, so you could not see her. And SHE eas the one running into your dog. don't pay. SHe was negligent, and injured herself.
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    Challenge Realistic90 14 days ago Cathy can get here, she decided to run and ran into a corgi, tell her to eat her vegetables and a glass of milk cause she's fragile as
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    StonewallBrigade21 14 days ago Supreme Court Just- [125] NTA - She's being ridiculous and I'd strongly consider dropping her as a friend all together.
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    Tough Dentist7786 14 days ago • Lol no that was 100% that lady's own fault for tripping. That's absolutely bonkers to ask you to pay her medical bills
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    • KindlyCelebration223 14 days ago Part ipant [3] She gonna pay the vet bills for the dog SHE claims she carelessly ran into?
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    Exotic-Army4006 - 14 days ago Part ipant [2] Nta. Your dog is a corgi, herding breed, someone wants to run past the dog... Well obviously the dog may decide to start to run to. Dogs are simple creatures. You run, they run. She needs to get a life and accept she's a klutz and should probably not be running.
    via u/Exotic-Army4006
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    Kitastrophe8503 14 days ago Colo-rectal Surgeon [39] NTA. If she had run into you she surely wouldn't expect you to pay her bills right?
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    sagenonsense · 14 days ago NTA, but also tell me you're American without telling me you're American
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    Izzy4162305 14 days ago Certified Proctologist [28] This is ridiculous. I once tried to step over someone's dog (bigger than a Corgi for sure) and twisted my ankle. At their house, no less. I had to wear a boot for a few weeks. It never once occurred to me that they should pay my medical bills. . She chose to run by a dog. on a leash instead of just walking to catch up.
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    nyoprinces 14 days ago She says she tripped over the dog or the leash? A human tripping over a dog would almost definitely injure the dog, possibly pretty badly. You might take your dog for an x-ray for the sake of being sure *he's* okay, but regardless, you owe her nothing.
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    ShiloX35 14 days ago Pooperintendant [50] NTA. This is her fault. She was running and she knew your dog was nearby. If you decide to pay her for friendship sake, talk to a lawyer and get a release in exchange for any payment so she cant come back for more money later.
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    BinkyBoy_07 14 days ago NTA, tell Cathy to pay her bills and stop blaming a dog for lol eating
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    Ok Taro4324 14 days ago This is not your friend. Cut them out of your life
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    JOKOPO 14 days ago . NTA. Cathy is trying her luck, do NOT accept fault and do not pay her a penny. You're opening yourself up to a neverending string of issues if you do.
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    Leonauinn4564 14 days ago NTA. It's on Cathy for running on uneven ground with a pooch around. The park ain't a racetrack
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    Candid-Pin-8160 14 days ago I'm no expert, having never tripped over a corgi, but wouldn't it be pretty clear if she did trip over it? As in, I'd expect the dog to react to essentially getting kicked.
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    throwaway1975764 14 days ago Pooperintendant [62] ΝΤΑ But since you mention in your edit she's a co-worker, loop in your manager ASAP. Get ahead of the narrative.
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    TNJDude 14 days ago I'm not seeing how you're responsible for Cathy tripping. Even if your dog did run in front of her.... she's a dog owner! She knows that's what they do. You were both at the park walking your dogs, you're expected to exercise some caution around them. That's very presumptuous of her to expect you to pay for her carelessness. NTA.
    via u/TNJDude

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