Q: My dog ended up having a heat stroke on pet sitters watch and died. Contract was signed. Who has to pay medical bills?
A:
It would depend upon the terms of the contract. You would also likely have a lawsuit for damages due to negligence of the dog sitter. However, I am not sure what the medical bills are versus what it would cost you to go after the dog sitter.
I suggest that you should consult with a litigation attorney in your area to get specific advice.
A: As you might imagine, more information is needed to give you proper advice. What did the contract say? What was the extent of the pet sitters responsibilities? Who had custody of your dog? You may have a claim, but one cannot give an answer without more facts.
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