What is The Value For The Loss Of A Pet?
The Vermont Supreme Court is currently considering the facts of a case to determine whether the owners of a dog that was fatally shot by a neighbor should be able to collect damages for loss of companionship and emotional distress.
The dog of Denis and Sarah Scheele was shot when it wandered upon the property of another person.
The Scheele’s asked the Court to value the loss of their pet as to the emotional value of a family member and companion and not as a replacement piece of property.
I will follow this case and advise as a decision is reached in this very important changing area of the law.
