A woman was attacked by a wild pack of dogs on a Queens boardwalk several years ago and suffered scarring and post-traumatic stress disorder.  She alleged that the City was responsible for creating an environment in which wild dogs packs thrived.  She settled her case for $750,000.00 during trial.  Here is a link to a story -

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/06/23/2010-06-23_marlene_filsaime_queens_woman_mauled_by_dogs_in_2001_wins_settlement_against_cit.html