McDougall v. Lamm, A-99 September Term 2010; Supreme Court; opinion by Hoens, J.; decided July 30, 2012. On certification to the Appellate Division. [Sat below: Judges Wefing, Baxter and Koblitz in the Appellate Division; Judge Brennan in the Law Division.] DDS No. 36-1-7222 [39 pp.]

In this appeal the court determines whether a pet owner should be permitted to recover for emotional distress caused by observing the traumatic death of her pet.