Jesse James is facing a lawsuit from his former personal assistant, Karen Sanchez-Roberts, over injuries she sustained while trying to separate his dogs during an alleged attack in April 2023. According to court documents, Sanchez-Roberts was bitten on her right hand and suffered a fracture, requiring stitches and surgical intervention as a result of the incident. She claimed that James did not provide workers’ compensation insurance and that his dogs had a propensity for being aggressive towards others.
Sanchez-Roberts alleged that James was aware of his dogs’ aggressive tendencies but failed to take corrective action to prevent the attack. She accused him of negligent handling of animals, failing to restrain the dogs, failing to prevent the attack, and failing to provide a safe workplace. Despite knowing that his dogs posed a danger to others, James reportedly did not take steps to exclude them from those they could harm. The lawsuit also claimed that the dogs were more aggressive than typical for their breed, suggesting a pattern of behavior.
In addition to seeking monetary damages for medical care, physical pain, suffering, impairment, mental anguish, disfigurement, and loss of wages, Sanchez-Roberts alleged that James had knowledge of his dogs’ vicious propensities but did not take the necessary precautions to protect others. James, however, has denied all of the claims made by his former employee in court documents obtained by Us Weekly. It is unclear at this time whether James’ legal team will provide a comment on the situation.
This is not the first time that Jesse James’ dogs have been involved in incidents that made headlines. In 2011, TMZ reported that one of James’ pit bulls attacked a corgi, leading to the smaller dog being rushed to a vet for treatment. The corgi received stitches and a drainage tube to prevent infection, and James reportedly covered the $250 medical bills for the injured dog. The incident highlights a history of behavior issues with James’ dogs that have resulted in harm to other animals.
The details of the lawsuit shed light on the potential dangers posed by aggressive animals and the responsibilities of pet owners to ensure the safety of those around them. The case also raises questions about the legal obligations of employers to provide a safe work environment for their employees, particularly when it comes to dealing with animals known to be aggressive. It remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will unfold and what implications this case may have for Jesse James and his responsibilities as a pet owner and employer. The outcome of this lawsuit could have far-reaching consequences for the protection of workers and the accountability of pet owners in similar situations.
