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Animal Health Institute
Vermont Supreme Court Ruling Supports Animal Welfare in Turning Back Attempt to Expand Pet-Related Litigation
May 27th, 2009
In a decision that will protect animal health and welfare by containing the costs of caring for animals, the Vermont Supreme Court today affirmed a lower court decision not to introduce non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, into pet litigation. The Animal Health Institute joined numerous knowledgeable pet welfare and ownership organizations in submitting a "friend of the court" brief urging the Vermont high court to adopt this position. In its ruling, the court explained that emotional damages are rarely permitted for injuries to others and generally not available for the loss of many close relatives. Therefore, even though pets have special characteristics...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-05-27)
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