Neighbor-Dog Dispute Escalates: Cloudflare CEO Fights Back Against Aggressive Canines from Adjacent Property
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Rich folks ain't immune to troubles, it seems! Billionaire bigwig Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, is playing the role of Uncle Scrooge, suing his millionaire neighbors, the Hermanns. The reason? Their dogs, Sasha and Mocha, are ruining his serene backyard soirees!
Prince, who resides in Park City, Utah, a popular ski destination, filed a lawsuit back in December, using the alias Pesky Porcupine LLC. According to court papers, these rowdy canines have been trampling Prince's land and getting hostile with his guests, even intimidating his sweet old mother and little girl!
Now, let's talk about the Hermanns. They own the extremely friendly-looking Bernese Mountain dogs, which seem to have invaded Prince's turf. The lawsuit alleges that Sasha and Mocha consistently wander beyond the Trail Easement and hassle Prince's homebodies. Apparently, their playful antics have led to aggressive encounters!
During a recent chat with the Wall Street Journal, Prince stated, "I get that we're rich jerks... but I'm also a dad, and I've gotta protect my kid."
As for the lifted litter, Prince's lawsuit points out an easement rule that dictates pets can't poop on private property without the owner's consent. Eric Hermann claims that he and his wife would promptly take care of any mess their dogs might make.
Things take a lovable turn with the "Free Sasha & Mocha" stickers scattered around Park City. These dogs have become populist icons, earning a frisky, political vibe. But not everyone sees the furry friends in a positive light. An elderly resident told the Journal that the dogs aren't very people-friendly. The Hermanns, on the other hand, deny their claim and plead innocence in the sticker war.
In a conversation with a local outlet, the Hermanns described the feud as a typical neighbor spat and claimed they were oblivious to any issues with their canine pals before Prince filed the complaints. Eric Hermann suggested a good-neighborly chat might be the solution.
However, things appear more complicated than just a property dispute. For years, the Prince family has been dreaming of a luxurious 11,000-square-foot dream home in their backyard. The plans for this abode have stirred a fair bit of drama in the neighborhood, with the Hermanns being one of several residents who filed an appeal against the city's decision to approve Prince's new house plans.
Moreover, some have accused Prince of retaliating against the Hermanns with his lawsuit. Additionally, Prince's plans for the massive home caused a stir in local media. After a news outlet wrote about his plans, Prince bought the publication and installed a new editor, who now lives on his property rent-free.
We reached out to an attorney for Prince for comment but haven't heard back yet. As always, stay tuned for the latest updates!
- Billionaire Matthew Prince, the CEO of Cloudflare, is using technology, like the alias Pesky Porcupine LLC, in his lawsuits against his neighbors, the Hermanns.
- The Hermanns' Bernese Mountain dogs, Sasha and Mocha, are reportedly wandering beyond their easement, causing trouble on Prince's property, including aggressive encounters with his guests and family members.
- As the dispute continues, the Hermanns appear to be receiving support from a group advocating for the future of Sasha and Mocha, as evidenced by the "Free Sasha & Mocha" stickers seen around Park City.
- Furthermore, tensions between the two parties seem to extend beyond the canine issue, with Prince's plans for a luxurious home stirring drama in the neighborhood and some accusing him of retaliating against the Hermanns through his actions, including the purchase of a local media outlet.
