A defendant has asked the Texas Supreme Court to reverse a first-of-its kind opinion that allows a family to recover damages for the "sentimental value" of a dog. In a petition for review, the defendant alleges the 2nd Court of Appeals' opinion in the case creates a new loss-of-companionship cause of action for a pet's death and therefore should be reversed on public policy grounds. The dog was named Avery.
February 06, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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A defendant has asked the Texas Supreme Court to reverse a first-of-its kind opinion that allows a family to recover damages for the “sentimental value” of a dog.
In her Jan. 17 petition for review, Carla Strickland alleges the 2nd Court of Appeals’ opinion in Strickland v. Medlen, et al. creates a new loss-of-companionship cause of action for a pet’s death and therefore should be reversed on public policy grounds. [See the petition.]
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