Our litigious society has destroyed common sense and humanitarianism in America

[MrScorpio]

Case in point:

Good Samaritan arrested after he tried to save two L.A. dogs from abandoned house
August 27th, 2010 8:24 pm PT


Hans Peterson removes a six-month-old puppy from a foreclosed home in Los Angeles.
Photo: NBC
Let's chalk this one up to another example of "no good deed goes unpunished." Or is it perhaps an illustration of overwhelming fear of lawsuits?

An animal rescuer was arrested Thursday after attempting to save two dogs left behind in an allegedly foreclosed and abandoned Los Angeles house. L.A. Animal Services officers contacted the police department, alleging that the man, Hans Peterson, interfered with their investigation and they feared the city would be sued because of it.

"This is to clear L.A. City from any liabilities," said animal control officer Hoang Dinh.

A six-month old puppy was locked inside the house and another dog named Taz was left inside the garage. After entering the house to remove the puppy, rescuer Hans Petersen was arrested for “interfering with Animal Services as they conduct their duties.”

The rest: http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-los-angeles/good-samaritan-arrested-after-he-tried-to-save-two-l-a-dogs-from-abandoned-house

[hobbit709]

1. They're pissed because he did their job and got the publicity.

First thing I would say to the judge "I want a jury trial"

[izquierdista]

2. No smart DA will let it get that far...

But there are a lot of dumb DAs around

[MrScorpio]

3. Thanks for the laugh nt

[hobbit709]

4. Especially during an election year.