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LUBBOCK, Texas — Lang and Huanhuan Wang are filing for a petition after an April 2025 incident, where a Lubbock police K-9 escaped from its handler and was later involved in a dog attack that left one with serious injuries and one with minor injuries in the 5700 block of 108th Street. As a result of the incident, a neighbor intervened and had to kill the K-9.
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The petition is filed under what is known as “Rule 202 Petition.” This petition states that, if granted, a “forced interrogation” will be conducted, giving the filer a way to obtain testimony that the involved party can use in an anticipated lawsuit. Documents stated claims for the anticipated suit include negligence claims, failure to supervise/and or train, maintaining deliberately indifferent policies, practices or customs and any other causes of action revealed through the investigation.
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“Petitioners anticipate filing civil claims arising out of this incident, including but not limited to negligence, premises liability, strict liability related to dangerous dogs, section 1983 claim and derivative claims, subject to confirmation through investigation,” the petition states.
The petition also seeks that the Lubbock Police Department K-9 handler be held responsible for the dog involved in the incident, and seeks to collect information on:
- Observations made by witnesses and involved parties at the scene
- The involved officer’s response and investigation
- Collection and handling of video evidence
- Housing and maintaining the dog at his home
- How the dog escaped on the day of the attack
- Any prior dog escapes from the home
- Preparations of reports and communications
Court documents explain that the Rule 202 petition statute of limitations will likely run out on April 28. The petition also stated that State Judge John Grace ordered a hearing on the petition for May 12…