Unprovoked Pit Bull Attacked Worker At Frankfort Shelter: Lawsuit

FRANKFORT, IL — A worker who claims she was attacked by a pit bull at a Frankfort animal shelter is suing the rescue group for more than $50,000, according to the Daily Southtown. Sarah Fazzini's lawsuit says she was allegedly bitten by the dog while making deliveries to Cache Creek Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in the village, the report added.

In the complaint, which was filed recently in Will County, Fazzini claims she was "viciously" attacked by the pit bull at the shelter in July of 2017 while she was dropping off dog food and other items, the report stated. The pit bull allegedly bit her right hand and injured it to the point that it still causes her pain and will continue to do so in the future, the report added.

Fazzini alleges that she did not provoke the attack, and her lawsuit cites Illinois law that holds a dog owner responsible if the animal bites or attacks someone without provocation, the report stated. The shelter and Fazzini's lawyer did not return the Southtown's messages for comments.

Located in Alsip Nursery at 20601 S. LaGrange Road, Cache Creek Animal Rescue previously called Joliet and New Lenox home before landing in Frankfort.

More Patch Coverage:

• Cache Creek Animal Rescue Looking For New Home, Hoping To Clear Joliet Shelter
• Shelter Opens In New Home In New Lenox

"Our mission is to rescue and adopt out as many dogs and cats as safely possible, regardless of their age, health (we still rescue if there are health issues) or breed," the shelter's Facebook page states.

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