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Munich Court Rules Courier Who Fled Dogs Onto Porsche Owes Nothing

The ruling turned on late damage photos alongside the owner's duty to control his dogs.

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Ein Paketbote, der sich in Bayern auf der Flucht vor Hunden auf die Motorhaube eines Autos rettete, haftet nicht für mögliche Schäden. Das entschied das Amtsgericht München.

Overview

  • The Munich local court published the decision Monday, confirming the car owner's lawsuit was dismissed and the judgment is final.
  • A delivery worker jumped onto a Porsche Cayenne on September 25, 2024, after two Dalmatians and a mixed-breed dog ran toward him at a home in the Freising district.
  • Judges questioned causation because the owner produced photos months after the event, and the images showed additional marks not tied to the incident.
  • Even if the courier left scratches, the court said the owner's liability as a dog keeper weighed more because the dogs triggered a fright response and should have been secured.
  • The owner had sought about €2,724 for a repaint, and the case signals that prompt evidence and better dog control matter in disputes involving delivery staff and pets.