I have seen dog owners try to use their pets as a legal weapon in many situations. I have recently come across an crazy lady, who claimed her "3-legged-dog" deserves to rest and block the walkway from my door as if she has the right to do so, and refuses to move and instead escalate into a shouting match. i had tell her to move her dog, but she completely refused and immediately became belligerent and angry. I suspect the lady, deliberately spilled the coffee on herself, after it spilled on the dog, she must've thought why not just pour the whole thing on myself so i can file a lawsuit. I have heard many stories of this happening, they try to commit fraud. Ive seen alot of drivers and there dogs on thier laps, i thought it was cute at first but, i then think its not safe for the driver as well.