Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Oh, no! You might send a letter to the vet seeking compensation. That's about all you can do short of filing a lawsuit. I believe that there's a state veterinary board to which you might write to complain if you want to escalate the matter.

Ask the vet for compensation. If the vet won't agree to compensate you your best options are to (i) file a complaint with the State veterinary board, and (ii) file a small claims action seeking damages. The general limit for damages in small claims court is $7,500, and I would be surprised if you did not recover something. If you are not comfortable filing the paperwork on your own, there are a number of services (which you can find on line) that are not lawyers but that will help you with the paperwork and walk you through the process for far less than a lawyer would charge.

Sue the SOB and report him to the state veterinary board immediately. Unfortunately the only compensation you can receive is the cost of the dog as opposed to the value they had as your beloved pet. If it is less than $7,500 you can file in small claims court. If you need help most courts generally have a small claims court advisors for free. You also cannot receive compensation for the grief and loss they caused you.

Sorry to hear about your loss and don't let the vet get away.

If you need help give me a call and I will help you for free because that vet's conduct angers me.

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