Pat Wright has asked me to send this out to the FML. He can be reached at [log in to unmask] Subj: FA served with summons Date: 96-10-04 11:14:21 EDT From: LEGALIN95 Ferrets Anonymous, Pat Wright, Jane Doe and Does 1-100 were formally served with a lawsuit by Pamela Winters for the amount of $8,130.50, because Pamela Winter's 13 yr old son, Kyle was bitten by a ferret that was reported to the FA lost and found dept. Ms Winter's attorney mistakenly believes that FA (Pat Wright) had possession of the ferret and refused to turn it over so it could be destroyed. I never had the ferret and was not about to help animal control find the ferret so they could (as they intended) kill it to test for rabies. After animal control guaranteed they wouldn't kill the ferret, I located it and turned it in for a rabies quarantine. I was charged with three misdemeanor counts for turning it in. The entire organization is being sued for... "Defendants, and each of them, are and were aware of the vicious and bloodthirsty reputation of ferrets. In particular, Ferrets (sic) have a reputation for for unprovoked attacks, often on sleeping and relaxed infants and children. Ferrets can also carry rabies; there is no vaccine to prevent rabies in ferrets, and no detailed or complete study of the incubation period for rabies in ferrets." Stay tuned Subj: warrent for arrest issued Date: 96-10-08 20:06:49 EDT From: LEGALIN95 Just when I thought things couldn't get any better... A warrant has been issued for my "immediate arrest" My automobile may be seized without notice. All for not helping San Diego animal control locate and destroy a ferret I never saw before. In addition, we understand the party suing Ferrets Anonymous in this case, Pamela Winter will not settle for anything under $10,000. And we're not about to settle at all. Any kind words and generous contributions are greatly appreciated. Thank you Pat Wright on the lam (or is that lamb?) [Posted in FML issue 1716]