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US chimp attack victim seeks to sue state
Thursday, 5 November 2009
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The family of a Connecticut woman mauled and blinded by a chimpanzee is seeking to sue the state for 150 million (£90m).
Attorneys for Charla Nash's family filed a notice today with a state agency asking for permission to sue.
The 200lbs chimpanzee named Travis went berserk in February when his owner asked Ms Nash to help lure him back into her house.
The animal ripped off Nash's hands, nose, lips and eyelids. She remains in stable condition at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
A Connecticut state biologist had warned state officials beforehand that Travis could seriously hurt someone.
Ms Nash's family has also filed a 50 million (£30m) lawsuit against chimp owner Sandra Herold.
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