Legal Opinion
Oberschlake v. Veterinary Associates Animal Hospital
Ohio Court of Appeals
Decided February 28, 2003No. C.A. Case No. 2002-CA-44, T.C. Case No. 01-CV-0488PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Brogan, Judge.
{¶ 1} This is the story of “Poopi,” a dog who tried to sue for emotional distress and failed. According to the complaint filed by her owners, Poopi was taken to Veterinary Associates Animal Hospital in March 2001 to have her teeth cleaned. Unfortunately, while Poopi was under anesthesia, the veterinarian also tried to spay her, even though she had previously been spayed as a puppy. Consequently, Poopi emerged from anesthesia not only with clean teeth but also with a three-inch closed incision on her abdomen.
{¶ 2} Subsequently, the owners, Sean and Melissa Oberschlake, filed an…
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