Louisiana Court of Appeal July 10, 2013, No. 48,130-CA (Milke v. Ratcliff Animal Hospital, Inc. ex rel. Ratcliff)

MOORE, J.

It The plaintiffs 6-month-old Yorkshire Terrier, Slade, died during the postoperative recovery period following routine neutering surgery. Plaintiff filed suit in Shreveport City Court against the operating veterinarian, the clinic, and their insurer, alleging that their negligence during postoperative care caused Slade’s death, and the insurer failed to fairly adjust her claim.