If my little dog was at the groomers and disappeared, do I have any legal right to sue or otherwise seek any reparation for the grief and loss we have suffered?
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If my little dog was at the groomers and disappeared, do I have any legal right to sue or otherwise seek any reparation for the grief and loss we have suffered?
I do not know if she was stolen out her yard, if a large bird of prey got her, or the groomer caused her bodily harm. All I know is she was in her care and vanished. Was she responsible to watch her while in her care? Is she responsible for her loss and our suffering?
Asked on January 17, 2015 under Business Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the dog groomer for negligence. Negligence is the failure to exercise due care (that degree of care that a reasonable dog groomer would have exercised under the same or similar circumstances to prevent foreseeable harm). A reasonable dog greoomer would have watched your dog to prevent it from being lost or harmed.
Your damages (the amount of monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit) would include the value of the dog and emotional distress for the loss of your dog.
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