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Possibly but it will depend on if your sibling had a wife or children or if your parents are still alive. Generally speaking, a spouse has the wrongful death claim first, then if goes to children. If there is no spouse or children, then parents generally are next in line then siblings.

Heres the applicable statute: Civil Code section 3342(a) The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness. A person is lawfully upon the private property of such owner within the meaning of this section when he is on such property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by the laws of this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or when he is on such property upon the invitation, express or implied, of the owner. Since the victim came onto your property uninvited hes probably a trespasser. That would be the defense. If you have homeowners insurance it should cover you and pay for any medical expenses for the victim, regardless of fault under the med-pay provisions, assuming your policy has one.

No. Not unless your future husband was an agent of yours during that car trip that caused the July 2011 car accident. It seems to me that would be difficult to prove, so you appear to be safe from actual liability. Of course, safety from actual liability does not guarantee you won't get sued. If you ever get sued wrongfully, consult with a lawyer immediately.