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Lawrence Wong, an ex-rigger with Massy Energy at the Point Lisas industrial estate, was awarded $158,000 in damages after a dog attack at a rented apartment in 2016 left him permanently injured.

Wong, of Tacarigua, rented an apartment at Coconut Drive, San Fernando, for short-term use from November 20-30. He was told about two dogs on the premises and agreed that one of the two landlords would escort him while on the property. On November 30, one dog was roaming free as Wong arrived. When he expressed concern, the landlady assured him the dogs would not harm him. Moments later, the second dog, tied near his apartment, rushed at him.

Wong tried to fend off the animal with kicks, but the landlady hurled objects at him and shouted, “Don’t kick my dog in my place, is better you dead.” Both dogs advanced, forcing Wong to retreat until he fell over the balcony. He suffered severe fractures to his left ankle, foot and leg, leaving him unable to walk.