ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's highest court ruled in favor of a couple who sued a dog kennel for negligence in a case involving how to measure the value of a pet.
The Georgia Supreme Court opinion published Monday says that when a pet dies or is injured because of someone else's negligence, the pet owner can collect monetary damages based on the animal's fair market value and what was spent trying to save the pet.
Robert and Elizabeth Monyak sued the Barking Hound Village, saying kennel staff gave their dog the wrong medicine in May 2012, causing acute kidney failure that led to her death.
If the Monyaks win at trial, the high court says the jury will decide the dog's fair market value and the amount of expenses incurred to determine damages.
