Jackie DeAngelis, a Fox Business anchor, is suing Whole Foods after claiming she was attacked and mauled by a dog while shopping at their Columbus Circle location in Manhattan. The incident occurred in September 2023, where DeAngelis alleges a black pit bull bit her left hand, resulting in surgery and permanent disfigurement. She contends that the dog was not a service animal, which contradicts the store’s policy that prohibits regular pets.
In her lawsuit filed in August 2023, DeAngelis argues that Whole Foods failed to enforce its own policies regarding animals, leading to her injury. She is seeking unspecified damages for emotional distress and medical expenses. Prior to her work at Fox Business, DeAngelis spent over a decade at CNBC. Whole Foods has not commented on the situation.
