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Originally Posted by karren  Does anyone knows a lawyer to interpret the california puppy lemon law?  .... This is the sentence " In the event your dog dies, you may receive a refund for the purchase price of the dog, plus sales tax, or a replacement dog of your choice, of equivalent value, and reimbursment for reasonable veterinary fees for the diagnosis and treatment of the dog".
This is my story... I bought a dog from a pet store in Huntington Beach,CA.. After 3 months the dog died because of liver failure and enlarge heart. The vet said it was congenital... so I told the pet store that I want my money back and the vet fees. He said I will only give your money back for the dog but not the vet fees. Is this right??? He said he is just following the law...  |
So sorry to hear about you experience. Unfortunately I know first hand what it's like to purchase a sick dog. Our Westie was very sick with Kennel COugh and an Upper Respiratory infection. You can read the full story on our Dogster page:
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/381013/d...s_diary/209943
We ended up sueing the pet dealer and getting reimbursed for the medical bills. I did extensieve research and I am aware of the NY Pet Lemon Law, but here is what I found for California:
California—When a consumer purchases from a breeder or a pet store, the consumer has 15 days after taking possession to have a vet certify the dog as unfit, then the dog may: (1) be returned for a refund or reimbursement of vet fees up to the original purchase price, or (2) exchanged with the same reimbursement, or (3) the dog may be kept and the owner receives up to 150% of the purchase price for vet fees to treat the dog. Also, commercial dealers are liable for 75% of the purchase price if the dealer fails to provide any promised registration papers within 120 days. Any dogs returned due to illness shall receive proper veterinary care. If the dog will continue to suffer, humane euthanasia may be performed if necessary.