Jankoski v. Preiser Animal Hospital, Ltd.

The plaintiffs, Joseph E Jankoski and Anita M. Jankoski, brought this action alleging that the negligence of the defendants, Preiser Animal Hospital, Ltd., and two veterinarians employed by the hospital, caused the death of the plaintiffs’ pet dog. The plaintiffs sought to recover damages for the loss of companionship they experienced as the result of the dog’s death. On motion of the defendants, the trial court dismissed the complaint for failure to state a cause of action and the plaintiffs appealed. The question before us is whether Illinois recognizes an independent cause of action for…