"While it may be true that society expects animal hospitals to care for animals similarly to how human hospitals provide care for humans, it is well established that animals are treated differently than humans under Washington law," the high court said.
March 13, 2023 at 01:16 PM
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The Washington Court of Appeals dismissed pet owners’ claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress and breach of contract against two veterinary entities, concluding pets were defined as property in the state of Washington.
In a March 6 opinion, the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s granting of the defendants’ joint motion for partial summary judgment, dismissing the plaintiffs’ claims.
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