Judge says cyclists 'have a sense of absolute entitlement,' after dog knocks rider off bike

Appeal permitted in case where a dog caused a cyclist to crash, leaving him with brain injuries

Cyclist died after hitting pothole
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A Central London county court judge has attacked cyclists and dog owners, claiming they both "have a sense of absolute entitlement." 

The judge's comments were heard in ruling that a woman can appeal awarding £50,000 compensation to a cyclist her dog knocked off his bike, causing him brain injuries. 

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