Quote:
Originally Posted by drabinowitz43  I am an attorney and I am going to research the puppy lemon law. I have mixed feelings about whether to place a phone call to the breeder, as my emails have gone ignored. I hate confrontation, that's why I'm not a litigator. I guess I owe her a phone call before I do anything else. This all just feels so wrong to me, I can't believe anyone could be so phony. She told me how much she loves her dogs, I've shared pictures, etc., etc. I got my other dog from a pet store when I didn't know any better, this time I thought I was doing the responsible thing. I hope my other Yorkie is okay. She is 1 and has never been tested, but appears to be fine, and she is much larger. |
You can find NY's puppy lemon law in section 753:
New York Consolidated Dog Laws
According to the statute, your protection is limited to 14 days after the purchase.
This is an interesting New York case. The Court held that the plaintiff was entitled to a refund because her Maltese grew larger than the promised "teacup" size. The Court dealt with the issue of replacement vs. reimbursement for a congenital condition and found in favor of the defendant, though. The case itself is a fun read!
O'Rourke v. American Kennels