Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: Death of a horse

The answer depends upon how the horse was injured and what your contract with the stable says. The stable is not an insurer and surely did not guarantee that the horse would not be injured or die while staying there. It may be at liable if it is at fault for the injury. However, if your contract included a waiver of liability, that waiver may bar your claim.

Re: Death of a horse

I agree with the response of my colleague Mr. Hoffman. You did not describe how the injury occurred and it may very well that the owner of the stable is not liable.

Also, a properly written release in your contract could eliminate any liability except for gross negligence.

Re: Death of a horse

I would need to know under what theory you claim liability, by looking at all the facts. Did you have some type of agreement? Were they negligent somehow?

Best,

Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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