Attorney Considers Class Action Suit Against Pet Shop

Attorney Considers Class Action Suit Against Pet Shop NAPERVILLE, Ill. As WBBM Newsradio's Regine Schlesinger reports, Ed Clinton represents half a dozen plaintiffs so far who say they were misled by the Happiness Is Pets stores, including the location in Naperville. So far, there have been four complaints about puppies from Happiness Is Pets having distemper. "I think that distemper is the main issue. Clinton says he expects to hear more complaints from other clients and is seeking class-action status on the lawsuit. "We've been contacted by many people, but we have to go through a process of vetting them and sorting out whether they are appropriate class members," Clinton told the Naperville Sun last week, adding that he is working to establish how many cases of canine distemper can be traced to the pet shop. 9. "We were assured by our veterinarian that we have exceeded the time period for incubation and that no puppies in the store are affected," Berning wrote in an email Jan. They say the dogs they bought at the pet shop turned out to have serious problems – particularly the incurable viral infection distemper. One of the puppies died. 23. The Wilson family of Downers Grove reported that Lily, a 4-month-old yellow Labrador they had purchased at the pet shop, succumbed Jan. Owner Ron Berning has emphasized that the illnesses constitute "an extremely isolated incident," and expressed confidence that the situation was caught early. " David Fish, the attorney representing the store owner, said the lawsuit "has no merit" and believes it will be dismissed. Three other puppies believed to be impacted by the outbreak at the store are recovering from the highly contagious and sometimes fatal virus. Attorney Considers Class Action Suit Against Pet Shop Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 09/03/2012