What is our liability if we lost a customer’s pet during a grooming session?

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What is our liability if we lost a customer’s pet during a grooming session?

We have a posted sign stating “We Are Not Liable For Any Injuries Sustained To Your Pet While It Is Being Groomed.” This particular pet has been groomed by us for the past 4-5 years without any issues

Asked on July 9, 2014 under Business Law, California

Answers:

Shawn Jackson / The Jackson Law Firm, P.C.

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

At a minimum, you could be responsible for the replacement of the pet and any associated costs to acquire. Since you would be under bailor/bailee law, you have a duty to excersize reasonable care in safeguarding the pet...and that would include securing the proximity of the pet to the location...call an attorney in your area.

Shawn Jackson California Business Attorney


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