New 2025 Ruling Eases Dog Bite Claims on Long Island

Following the Flanders v. Goodfellow decision, dog bite victims on Long Island can now bring claims based on negligence rather than being constrained by the “one-bite” doctrine. The shift means the focus in dog bite cases is now on whether the owner failed to use reasonable care to prevent the bite, not just on prior history of aggression. This change improves access to justice for victims in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Source: https://www.newswire.com/news/new-yorks-highest-court-issues-blockbuster-ruling-for-dog-bite-victims-22560255