EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTS: Dr. Phil Sued By Best Friend For Dog Attack
Posted on Feb 03, 2011 @ 04:14PM
TV personality Dr. Phil and his wife Robin McGraw are being sued for personal injuries and damages after their dog allegedly attacked and injured their former best friend at the couple’s mansion RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.
Janet Harris filed suit against the pair in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday alleging that the couple’s gross negligence resulted in serious injuries.
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According to court documents obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com, Harris was brutally mauled by the McGraw’s dog ‘Maggie’ without provocation or warning.
The dog bite caused uncontrollable bleeding from deep puncture wounds, as well as cuts and abrasions inflicted on her arm and hand, the lawsuit claims.
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“Complications from the dog bite injuries forced Janet to seek emergency medical treatment and required extended home nursing care to recover from an incapacitating infection called pastuerella multocida,” according Nagelberg Bernard Law Group, personal injury lawyers, which filed the lawsuit on behalf of the victim.
“Janet spent 7 days attached to an IV as well as being prescribed steroids and antibiotics.
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“The McGraw’s allegedly refused to provide compensation or assistance to Janet to aid with her illness, instead leaving her to deal with mounting health problems and financial burdens alone.
“While their former best friend suffered severe physical pain and mental anguish, the McGraw’s finalized the purchase of a new $29.5 million dollar Beverly Hills mansion.”
Harris has previously appeared on Dr Phil’s television program.
“As a result of the injuries sustained, she was unable to maintain her livelihood, culminating in the loss of her business and indefinite inability to earn a living practicing her trade,” her legal team said.
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“The seeks compensation for general damages, medical treatment costs, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering.”
Dr. Phil adopted Maggie from the pound and later discovered she is a rare purebred Korean Jindo. The dogs were bred as hunting dogs and can be highly territorial and unpredictable around strangers.
Janet Harris talks to Dr Phil and wife Robyn in 2009, in happier times.
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The Daily Juice
i know of a guy here the judge actaully denied hospital bills to after he was dog bit. of course the jp was a clerk in the office and ran for the job and an alky so what can you say
Posted Fri, 02/04/2011 - 3:45am
debster do honestly think dr phil said that or that it ll cost him and his wife a dime
homeowners insurance will take care of the whole thing / honestly how can you not know that ?
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Posted Fri, 02/04/2011 - 3:41am
Sic 'em, Janet! We want to see Dr. Phil and his wench bleed big time for the sanctimonious losers that they are!
Posted Fri, 02/04/2011 - 2:19am
Phil and Robin, both scammers. They'd have nothing if not for Oprah, for which I'll never forgive her.
Posted Fri, 02/04/2011 - 1:57am
Oh...and BTW, you might want to make sure that Maggie gets a rabbies shot and an HIV test!! :/
Posted Fri, 02/04/2011 - 12:26am
Always the GD.. Janet Stewart Harris..you are so PATHETIC. Dr. Phil, I have lots of dirt on this scammer of ALL scammers!! That dog felt the EVIL in Janet....the dog was trying to protect you. Karma is Karma Janet.
Posted Fri, 02/04/2011 - 12:11am
He should analyze his wife to find out what deep-seeded lack of self esteem causes her to get so much plastic surgery.
Posted Thu, 02/03/2011 - 10:41pm
Sounds like this "friend" is just looking to make some quick, easy money.
Posted Thu, 02/03/2011 - 10:21pm
WETHER THIS LADY IS A FAKE OR NOT, JUST PAY HER SOMETHING! IF SHE HAS MADE THE CLAIM
AND SAYS SHE HAS PROOF, WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE, HE SHOULD TAKE CARE OF IT! IF THEY CAN
AFFORD A 30 MILLION DOLLAR HOME, THIS IS ADROP IN THE BUCKET FOR THEM!!
Posted Thu, 02/03/2011 - 9:09pm
If this weren't a celeb's dog, would this woman really have been so "traumatized"???
Posted Thu, 02/03/2011 - 9:07pm