Q: Can I sue for men macing my dog claiming to be from Southwest Gas?
Two men claiming to be from Southwest Gas put a ladder over my wrought iron fence and maced my dog, saying they needed to change my meter. I haven't had gas service to my property for over four years. They did not show any identification, and my neighbor's doorbell camera may have captured the incident. I have called 911, but no officers have arrived yet, and I'm too shaken up to contact Southwest Gas right now due to my CPTSD. My home was the only property targeted in this way. Can I sue them for this incident, including the emotional distress caused?
A: An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm very sorry for this stressful incident. A starting point could be to contact the gas utility to figure out if the visit was from them - based on what you learn there and the opportunity to view the video, local attorneys could advise more meaningfully about your best options. I hope your dog is okay. Good luck
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