Can a Plaintiff Whose Dog Was Killed by Motorist Seek 'Zone of Danger' Damages for Emotional Distress?
The plaintiffs maintain that dogs "are certainly much more than personal property, and as countless dog owners can attest, are akin to family."
August 25, 2024 at 07:07 PM
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Personal InjuryFor more than half a century there has been a slow but steady trend to allow certain individuals to sue for emotional stress when witnessing the death or serious injury of another within the "zone of danger." A key factor had always been whether that person is considered a member of the "immediate family."
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