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    Default Recourse Over a Dangerous Pet Toy Well Established to Be Fatal to Dogs

    My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of: California. I am trying to form a class action lawsuit against a dog toy manufacturer that has a inflatable latex ball on the market that my dog has swallowed on 3 separate occasions (she steals them from other dogs at the beach). The news media has reported on the dangers of the ball's design and they continue to market them as safe toys for all dogs: dogs are known to suffocate to death and those that swallow them have to have them surgically removed to prevent them from becoming lodged in the pet's intestinal tract. I am trying to find an attorney that will take the case and already have veterinarians and strong support for my case. Can someone tell me how best to pursue my case? Thank you!

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    Default Re: Recourse Over a Dangerous Pet Toy Well Established to Be Fatal to Dogs

    Seeing as we have morons posting nonsense, let me outline the situation.

    You can not sue unless your dog dies and even then any damages would be minimal.

    You will not find a class action attorney here. That is what you need. You need to do some research on class action firms and find one with a soft spot for animals.

    You might get the product off the market, but you won't see a dime from it.

    The media, doing a website, etc. might be more effective.

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    Default Re: Recourse Over a Dangerous Pet Toy Well Established to Be Fatal to Dogs

    Unfortunately, there's not an equivalent of a "consumer product safety commission" for pet toys. Also, while not universally true, most states severely limit the amount of damages you can recover in the case of the death of a pet, usually to the value of the same pet (if you went out and bought a similar breed at a store, which for some mixed breeds might mean adoption fees at an animal shelter).

    Are you stating that your dog has undergone three surgeries for removal of the balls he's swallowed? In your case there's an additional complication, in that you have no contractual relationship with anybody associated with the manufacture, sale or distribution of the ball.

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