Jankoski v. Preiser Animal Hospital, Ltd.

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• damages for loss of companionship were not properly awarded in action against animal hospital and veterinarian for negligently causing the death of plaintiff's dog
• damages for loss of companionship were not properly awarded in action against animal hospital and veterinarian for negligently causing the death of plaintiff’s dog
• damages for loss of companionship were not properly awarded in action against animal hospital and veterinarian for negligently causing the death of plaintiff’s dog
• pet’s value to its owner may include a severely circumscribed element of sentimental value
• no independent cause of action for loss of companionship of a pet
• actual value of pet dog could include sentimental value

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