California Courts of Appeal
Oct. 26, 2012
Injured pets not subject to property damage limits, appellate court rules
Owners of wrongfully injured pets can recover more in damages than the market value of the animals, an appellate court ruled Tuesday, distinguishing animals from other forms of personal property.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The owner of a poodle injured by a veterinarian's negligence can recover more money in court than the owner of a totaled Porsche, the 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday.
The Los Angeles-based Division 2 ruled that owners of wrongfully injured pets can obtain damages greater than the market value of the animals, affirming a 2011 appellate court decision that elevated pets' value above th...
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