Yorkshire terrier stock image BC’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a small claims lawsuit by a man who wanted a refund for a dead puppy he claimed died of a genetic disorder. According to the Aug. 31 ruling, Derek Geary bought the dog from Yorkshire terrier puppy breeder Gail Lewis for $3,500. Winston was the last puppy in his litter on September 9th 2020 and was purchased a few months later on November 7th. The parties did not have a written contract to buy Winston, and there is no indication that Lewis made any express warranties or guarantees about Winston’s health, said court member Kristin Gardner. By April, Winston was having trouble walking. By July, he couldn’t walk and a vet diagnosed him with liver disease and prescribed medication. Unfortunately, Winston did not improve and was euthanized in August. Shortly before Winston’s death, Geary’s father visited Lewis to advise her that Winston had a genetic disorder that had caused liver failure. Lewis and her husband told senior Geary they would replace the puppy or refund Winston’s purchase price. Geary said he would accept a replacement puppy as Lewis was expecting a new litter to be born in November. When November came, Lewis called Geary to advise her that he had changed his mind and would not be providing him with a new puppy. He offered Geary $1,500, which he accepted. “Ms. Lewis says that due to a lack of evidence of any genetic disorder, she was entitled to rescind her offer,” the court’s ruling states. Soon, however, Geary sent Lewis a letter requesting an additional $2,000 for the full refund she had previously agreed to. He said he had agreed to the $1,500 so no further discussion was warranted. Geary claimed that Lewis breached their refund or puppy replacement agreement and that she sold him a defective puppy with multiple health problems. Gardner ruled that Geary had accepted the $1,500 as a settlement. Going to court, Geary sought a total of $4,759: $2,000 for the pending refund of the purchase price, $1,759 for Winston’s medical expenses and $1,000 for “moral damages.” “I find he deserves no more,” Gardner said. “Therefore, I reject Mr. Geary’s request for further damages.”


title: “Compensation For Dead Dog Rejected By Bc Court Bc News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-23” author: “Evan Clark”


Yorkshire terrier stock image BC’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a small claims lawsuit by a man who wanted a refund for a dead puppy he claimed died of a genetic disorder. According to the Aug. 31 ruling, Derek Geary bought the dog from Yorkshire terrier puppy breeder Gail Lewis for $3,500. Winston was the last puppy in his litter on September 9th 2020 and was purchased a few months later on November 7th. The parties did not have a written contract to buy Winston, and there is no indication that Lewis made any express warranties or guarantees about Winston’s health, said court member Kristin Gardner. By April, Winston was having trouble walking. By July, he couldn’t walk and a vet diagnosed him with liver disease and prescribed medication. Unfortunately, Winston did not improve and was euthanized in August. Shortly before Winston’s death, Geary’s father visited Lewis to advise her that Winston had a genetic disorder that had caused liver failure. Lewis and her husband told senior Geary they would replace the puppy or refund Winston’s purchase price. Geary said he would accept a replacement puppy as Lewis was expecting a new litter to be born in November. When November came, Lewis called Geary to advise her that he had changed his mind and would not be providing him with a new puppy. He offered Geary $1,500, which he accepted. “Ms. Lewis says that due to a lack of evidence of any genetic disorder, she was entitled to rescind her offer,” the court’s ruling states. Soon, however, Geary sent Lewis a letter requesting an additional $2,000 for the full refund she had previously agreed to. He said he had agreed to the $1,500 so no further discussion was warranted. Geary claimed that Lewis breached their refund or puppy replacement agreement and that she sold him a defective puppy with multiple health problems. Gardner ruled that Geary had accepted the $1,500 as a settlement. Going to court, Geary sought a total of $4,759: $2,000 for the pending refund of the purchase price, $1,759 for Winston’s medical expenses and $1,000 for “moral damages.” “I find he deserves no more,” Gardner said. “Therefore, I reject Mr. Geary’s request for further damages.”


title: “Compensation For Dead Dog Rejected By Bc Court Bc News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-22” author: “Jessica Lynn”


Yorkshire terrier stock image BC’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a small claims lawsuit by a man who wanted a refund for a dead puppy he claimed died of a genetic disorder. According to the Aug. 31 ruling, Derek Geary bought the dog from Yorkshire terrier puppy breeder Gail Lewis for $3,500. Winston was the last puppy in his litter on September 9th 2020 and was purchased a few months later on November 7th. The parties did not have a written contract to buy Winston, and there is no indication that Lewis made any express warranties or guarantees about Winston’s health, said court member Kristin Gardner. By April, Winston was having trouble walking. By July, he couldn’t walk and a vet diagnosed him with liver disease and prescribed medication. Unfortunately, Winston did not improve and was euthanized in August. Shortly before Winston’s death, Geary’s father visited Lewis to advise her that Winston had a genetic disorder that had caused liver failure. Lewis and her husband told senior Geary they would replace the puppy or refund Winston’s purchase price. Geary said he would accept a replacement puppy as Lewis was expecting a new litter to be born in November. When November came, Lewis called Geary to advise her that he had changed his mind and would not be providing him with a new puppy. He offered Geary $1,500, which he accepted. “Ms. Lewis says that due to a lack of evidence of any genetic disorder, she was entitled to rescind her offer,” the court’s ruling states. Soon, however, Geary sent Lewis a letter requesting an additional $2,000 for the full refund she had previously agreed to. He said he had agreed to the $1,500 so no further discussion was warranted. Geary claimed that Lewis breached their refund or puppy replacement agreement and that she sold him a defective puppy with multiple health problems. Gardner ruled that Geary had accepted the $1,500 as a settlement. Going to court, Geary sought a total of $4,759: $2,000 for the pending refund of the purchase price, $1,759 for Winston’s medical expenses and $1,000 for “moral damages.” “I find he deserves no more,” Gardner said. “Therefore, I reject Mr. Geary’s request for further damages.”


title: “Compensation For Dead Dog Rejected By Bc Court Bc News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-10” author: “Ana Blount”


Yorkshire terrier stock image BC’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a small claims lawsuit by a man who wanted a refund for a dead puppy he claimed died of a genetic disorder. According to the Aug. 31 ruling, Derek Geary bought the dog from Yorkshire terrier puppy breeder Gail Lewis for $3,500. Winston was the last puppy in his litter on September 9th 2020 and was purchased a few months later on November 7th. The parties did not have a written contract to buy Winston, and there is no indication that Lewis made any express warranties or guarantees about Winston’s health, said court member Kristin Gardner. By April, Winston was having trouble walking. By July, he couldn’t walk and a vet diagnosed him with liver disease and prescribed medication. Unfortunately, Winston did not improve and was euthanized in August. Shortly before Winston’s death, Geary’s father visited Lewis to advise her that Winston had a genetic disorder that had caused liver failure. Lewis and her husband told senior Geary they would replace the puppy or refund Winston’s purchase price. Geary said he would accept a replacement puppy as Lewis was expecting a new litter to be born in November. When November came, Lewis called Geary to advise her that he had changed his mind and would not be providing him with a new puppy. He offered Geary $1,500, which he accepted. “Ms. Lewis says that due to a lack of evidence of any genetic disorder, she was entitled to rescind her offer,” the court’s ruling states. Soon, however, Geary sent Lewis a letter requesting an additional $2,000 for the full refund she had previously agreed to. He said he had agreed to the $1,500 so no further discussion was warranted. Geary claimed that Lewis breached their refund or puppy replacement agreement and that she sold him a defective puppy with multiple health problems. Gardner ruled that Geary had accepted the $1,500 as a settlement. Going to court, Geary sought a total of $4,759: $2,000 for the pending refund of the purchase price, $1,759 for Winston’s medical expenses and $1,000 for “moral damages.” “I find he deserves no more,” Gardner said. “Therefore, I reject Mr. Geary’s request for further damages.”