Gomez v. Innocent

Ray, Judge.

Josh Gomez sued PetFirst Animal Hospital, Inc. and veterinarian Garry Innocent in a dispute over medical bills and boarding costs for Gomez’s dog. He appeals from orders in which the trial court stated that it was granting summary judgment to Innocent and dismissing Gomez’s action for failure to state a claim upon which relief maybe granted.1 For the reasons that follow, we reverse in part, vacate in part, and remand the case with direction.

The facts show that Gomez took his dog, Pilot, to PetFirst during the late night and early morning hours of August 26 and 27, 2007, because the…