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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
Name: Diana
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We found a lawyer - UPDATE
I'm so excited - I found a lawyer that a friend recommded to us for Molly's case. We are going to try and sue - or at least go after both the East Meadow Animal Hospital and the doctor that messed her up.
I also spoke to the Office of Professional Discipline to write up charges against the both of them. We have to fill out the paperwork and then an investigator will be assigned to our case.
The new vet took lots of pics and documented every detail of what they found inside Molly when they had to open her up again.
PLease cross your fingers that this works out. I refust to sign the release that states the doctor will take no responsibilty for what she did - and I would LOVE to get my money back for the second surgery!
Update: I spoke to the lawyer and basically he said that the courts treat pets like luggage. He said that unfortunately we really don't have a case against the doctor or East Meadow Animal Hospital. I explained that I am worried that there will be complications down the road with her. He told me that there is a statute of limitations and we wouldn't be able to sue after 3 years anyway god forbid something happened.
We have now moved on to filing the complaints and also trying to talk to someone at Ask Asa. My cousin's friends works for them. So, I guess we'll just see what happens.
Message edited 9/26/2006 12:45:31 PM.
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Posted 9/18/06 10:22 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
Member since 5/05 34581 total posts
Name: Donna
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Re: We found a lawyer
FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!!!!!!! ( RON..WHERE IS THE FINGERS CROSSED EMOTICON ALREADY??????)
I hoep this works out for you all and all poor Molly has been through!
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Posted 9/18/06 10:24 PM |
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Gertyrae
Peace out Homies!
Member since 5/05 20046 total posts
Name: Gerty ®
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Re: We found a lawyer
&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& That is the fingers crossed icon! I wish you the best, noone should have to deal with what you dealt with.....
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Posted 9/19/06 12:32 AM |
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Shanti
True love
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Re: We found a lawyer
Good luck, Diana! What you went through was insane, and I hope you get justice for Molly.
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Posted 9/19/06 7:30 AM |
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Jesaroo
is not the girl you knew
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Name: Jes
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Re: We found a lawyer
good luck! i hope this is over quickly &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
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Posted 9/19/06 12:30 PM |
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NoStressMom
My Heart and Soul
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Name: D
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Re: We found a lawyer
I hope this works out for you!!!
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Posted 9/19/06 1:09 PM |
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!
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Name: Kara®
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Re: We found a lawyer
Good!! I hope they get what's coming to them!!
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Posted 9/19/06 1:39 PM |
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honeywolf73
LIF Toddler
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Name: Christine
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Re: We found a lawyer
Good luck hope it all works out
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Posted 9/19/06 3:06 PM |
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Jessica
I'm a mommy :)
Member since 1/06 7322 total posts
Name: ~Jess~
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Re: We found a lawyer
Good luck!!!!!!!!
I have my fingers crossed and Rocky has his paws crossed!
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Posted 9/19/06 6:34 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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Re: We found a lawyer
I HOPE YOU GET THAT VET GOOD
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Posted 9/19/06 8:11 PM |
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MrsPornStar
Partners in crime
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Name: Mama
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Re: We found a lawyer
I hope it all works out!
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Posted 9/19/06 11:36 PM |
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lulugrrl
My 3 Blessings
Member since 3/06 6551 total posts
Name: L
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Re: We found a lawyer
I hope this works out. ANd thank you for considering going after this Vet. May-be you can save someone else's pet form getting butchered. Molly is lucky to have you for a mommy
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Posted 9/20/06 10:21 AM |
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krwm
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Re: We found a lawyer
Good luck, I'm so happy you guys are going through with this. Anything you can do to keep that Vet from operating on any other animals.
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Posted 9/20/06 10:30 AM |
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Hi-Fi55
12 years...wow....
Member since 2/06 2984 total posts
Name: Dianne
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Re: We found a lawyer
Good luck!!! &&&&&&&&&&&&&&& I hope everything works out for you. Please keep us updated!
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Posted 9/20/06 4:29 PM |
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LAMGAJ28
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Re: We found a lawyer
Fingers crossed here.... And I hope everything works out even better than what you are expecting.
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Posted 9/22/06 8:19 AM |
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lucyloo
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Re: We found a lawyer
Good luck!
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Posted 9/22/06 8:18 PM |
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Cindy
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Re: We found a lawyer
I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Hang in there...good luck!
Cindy
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Posted 9/22/06 11:33 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
Name: Diana
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Re: We found a lawyer - UPDATE
BUMP for update
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Posted 9/26/06 12:45 PM |
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krwm
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Re: We found a lawyer - UPDATE
Find another lawyer....sounds like he can't be bothered handling a case like this. Always good to get a 2nd opinion anyway.
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Posted 9/26/06 1:03 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Name: Diana
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Re: We found a lawyer - UPDATE
Honestly, he wasn't the only one that said that - my dad asked a few of his lawyer friends and they all said basically the same thing.
I just filled out a complain to the Better Business Bureau and the Department of Discipline. Have a call into Ask Asa. I'm not really thinking there is anything else I can do.
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Posted 9/26/06 1:14 PM |
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dukesmom
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Member since 9/06 15 total posts
Name: denise
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Re: We found a lawyer - UPDATE
Hi Diana,
I know how you feel. I have a pet that is in the midst of a legal battle with the (and I use this term loosely) justice system. I wonder if you would be willing to consult with another attorney..her name is amy chaitoff. She is a new and upcoming attorney but she is very involved with animal issues. I believe she is an animal rights advocate. She has a network connection with alot of attorneys as well animal activists. If you are interested feel free to call her at 631-265-0155. could you let me know if you contact her and if things worked out for you? I dont know the background of poor molly's story, but how about small claims?
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Posted 9/26/06 1:33 PM |
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KGools
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Name: Kim
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Re: We found a lawyer - UPDATE
Also, try filing a complaint with the attorney general's office. We did this when we got Cooper from a pet store and basically rushed him thru a snow storm to the vets the next day. We were told to file a complaint with the AG's office against the pet store and when we did, we learned there were tons of other people doing the same. A vet is considered a business, so you never know. Good luck to you and Molly!
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Posted 9/26/06 2:39 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
Name: Diana
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Re: We found a lawyer - UPDATE
wow - thank you all. I'm going to give that woman a call right now to see what she says. Thanks for her #.
I will file a complaint with the AG also. I will file it wherever I can - I just don't want this to happen to anyone else.
ETA: Thank you for Amy's #. I just spoke to her for a while - she seems great. Now we have some other things to think about.
Message edited 9/26/2006 4:28:36 PM.
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Posted 9/26/06 4:02 PM |
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