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California Courts of Appeal

Jan. 5, 2013

Pet owners gaining ground in battle over damages

Even the most rational people will say it's hard to put a price tag on your furry best friend. Increasingly, California state courts are finding the same.

By Emily Green

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Even the most rational people will say it's hard to put a price tag on your furry best friend.

Increasingly, California courts are finding the same. Recent appellate court decisions have significantly expanded the monetary damages pet owners can win if their animals are injured because of veterinarians' negligence or cruel acts by others.

Last month, the state Supreme Court declined to review an appellat...

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