Massachusetts S1126, Crawford's Law, allows for damages for the death of a cat or dog caused by willful, wanton, reckless, or negligent acts.

Massachusetts S1126, known as Crawford's Law, amends Chapter 272 of the General Laws to allow for damages for the death of a cat or dog caused by willful, wanton, reckless, or negligent acts. The aggrieved party can recover the fair monetary value of the deceased animal, including damages for loss of comfort, protection, companionship, and other special damages. The aggrieved party can also recover reasonable afterlife expenses, court costs, attorney's fees, and other reasonable damages resulting from the death.

Massachusetts S1126, Crawford's Law, allows for damages for the death of a cat or dog caused by willful, wanton, reckless, or negligent acts.

Massachusetts S1126, known as Crawford's Law, amends Chapter 272 of the General Laws to allow for damages for the death of a cat or dog caused by willful, wanton, reckless, or negligent acts. The aggrieved party can recover the fair monetary value of the deceased animal, including damages for loss of comfort, protection, companionship, and other special damages. The aggrieved party can also recover reasonable afterlife expenses, court costs, attorney's fees, and other reasonable damages resulting from the death.