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PICKFORD v. MASION

No. 31002-3-II.

98 P.3d 1232 (2004)

Tom PICKFORD and Gina Pickford, husband and wife, and the marital community composed thereof, and as guardians for Buddy, a companion animal, Appellants, v. Chrisie MASION, a single person; and Joel Handran, a single person, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 2.

Publication Ordered October 12, 2004.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael John Fisher, Rush Hannula Harkins & Kyler LLP, Daniel R. Kyler, Rush Hannula Harkins & Kyler LLP, Tacoma, WA, for Appellants.

Pamela A. Okano, Reed McClure, Seattle, WA, for Respondent.

ARMSTRONG, J.

Gina Pickford appeals a summary judgment dismissing her claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress she suffered when Masion and Handran's dogs attacked and mauled her pet dog. She argues that Washington law permits recovery for her claim of negligent or malicious infliction of emotional distress and that special compensation is allowed for damage to a human-companion animal relationship. We affirm.

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