Q: I hired a sitter on Rover to take care of my 2 dogs while i was away. She lost one. Another one was bitten by her dogs.
Can i sue her in Florida? How much time after the incident do i have to sue her? I have vet proof one of my dogs was bitten. The other dog was never found.
A: The statute of limitations for most negligence cases in the State of Florida is 4 years. There are some exceptions to this general law. Typically, damages for the loss or injury to a dog are limited to the replacement value of the dog and not the emotional value of the dog unless there was reckless conduct involved. Sorry about the loss of one pet and the injury to the other. Good luck.
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