Huh. The report I read stated that the cat had "scratched" the baby. Really, if a 22 pound cat "attacked" a baby, I suspect the child would have needed medical attention.
The same article went on to say that the cat didn't turn vicious until the father kicked it in the backside.
That being said, when we were house hunting we went to look at a house in my Mom's neighbourhood. Great area, fantastic schools, backing onto the park and the price was suspiciously in our range. The Realtor took us in and we were hit by an incredible stench, very dirty litter box. Then the Realtor said, "Uh oh, the basement door is open. They were supposed to confine their cat downstairs during showings. It's not very friendly." She looked VERY nervous. Then the cat started HOWLING. Omgosh, sounded like the cat from 'Pet Semetary'. We never did see the cat, or the rest of the house, for that matter. I had my doubts whether "not very friendly" covered it.