Dog owner sued for £180k over injured cockapoo

Kendra Torgan, a 56-year-old former actress, is facing a £180,000 lawsuit from wine critic Harry Eyres, who claims she was negligent while caring for his dog, Ebony. The incident took place when Ebony, a cockapoo, ran out of Torgan's garden and was hit by a car, resulting in severe injuries that required extensive surgery. Torgan, who operated a pet service for a decade, argues that the incident was an accident and that Eyres also shares some responsibility. She claims Ebony's behavior was affected by the stress of the family's recent home renovations, which caused the dog to feel unsettled. Torgan says she has offered Eyres £5,000 in compensation twice, but he declined and instead is pursuing a much larger amount. Eyres is demanding £30,000 for veterinary bills and asserts that Torgan failed to supervise the dog properly. Meanwhile, Torgan asserts that she had adequate control measures in place and that the gate through which Ebony escaped malfunctioned. She is also distressed about the financial burden of the legal battle, as her business has suffered since the incident. The case is ongoing, with a full trial expected later this year. Both Torgan and Eyres maintain that the other party is at fault for the accident, leading to a bitter legal dispute. Torgan has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover her potential legal costs.