Worrell v. Sachs
Connecticut Superior Court
41 Conn. Supp. 179, 563 A.2d 1387 (1989)
- Written by Kyli Cotten, JD
Facts
Worrell (plaintiff) bought a puppy from a pet shop owned by Sachs (defendant). The puppy was diseased and carried parasites at the time of the purchase. Worrell’s child was exposed to the puppy’s conditions and contracted a condition that caused serious eye damage and loss of sight. Worrell, on behalf of the child, sued Sachs under a products-liability theory. Sachs filed a motion to strike the complaint, arguing that a dog could not be considered a product.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Freedman, J.)
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