Dead kittencat, what can I do?

[damage31]

Dead kitten, what can I do?

Situation: Dead kitty, caused by Vet administering anesthesia incorrectly. (specifically admitted in phone conversation by the vet. She basically blew it up like a balloon when she turned the wrong dial or something.)

Is it possible to take to small claims court (if needed) for reimbursement of the inital cost of the cat from the pound($100.00) plus the previous $160 in medical fees paid in prior visits to the vet?

Or would I just most likely get the $100?

I now have to get another cat. which means I have to spend another $260 in fees to ensure a healthy cat. All I want is what I had to invest initally back from the vet, do I even bother?

Dan

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

Hasn't the Vet made an offer to you?

If push should come to shove, then you're entitled to all of your costs and fees for the cat due to the Vet's negligence. Make sure to bring all Vet records, and your purchase receipt, to court.

IAAL

 

[damage31]

re: dead cat

I am slightly confused by "then you're entitled to all of your costs and fees for the cat due to the Vet's negligence"

here is what I am confused on:
I think a cat is viewed as a piece property in Minnesota. Like a watch, or a lawnmower.

I paid $100 to the humane society for the cat. So I assume with relative certanty that I probably would be entitled to $100 back from the vet in court.

But I also paid $160 to the vet for a "wellness plan" to cover specifically what I brought the cat in for when they killed him.
I brought the cat in to get fixed and declawed.

They killed the cat prior to fixing or declawing him.

So that means (in my mind) I paid for something that was not delivered.

So, could I also ask for the $160 back in court in addition to the $100 for the cost of the cat, or am i S.O.L. on the $160?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

I already know that cats are personal property, just as you explain. As such, you are not entitled to "pain and suffering", but you are entitled to the value of the cat and your Vet expenses, and your insurance costs for the cat that was killed.

Didn't the Vet offer to pay you for your losses?

IAAL

 

[damage31]

Thank you I AM ALWAYS LIABLE for your time.
You confirmed some things I did not know to be fact for sure.

The vet did not offer compensation at the time, but I did not allow much talking on the vets part.
I was not rude or anything to the vet, just very, very breif and to the point.

My exact words were "What happened to the cat? (her response)Since the cat is dead, our relationship is over. . Do I need to come and sign anything?(response: no) Dispose of the cat as is deemed necessary. You will receive a letter from me with instructions on how to proceed to resolve the situation to my satisfaction within 3 business days. godbye. click.

I felt really stupid, but I just called and spoke to a lawyer for some hints as to if I am making reasonable requests.

The lawyer confirmed that in minnesota, the $100 is for sure recoverable. The $160 is a maybe, depending on the judge. but he felt that because the services were not able to be started prior to the cat dying, they most likely would be recoverable.

I also asked him about what if they bring a lawyer, and he assured me that because I would at least recover the $100 that their lawyer fees would be unrecoverable.

Lets see if it gets that far in 10 business day.

Thanks for the help,
Dan