Defendant:
Craig S. Bergstrom, D V M
Robert L. Rooks, D V M
All-Care Animal Referral Center
Attorney for the Defendant:
Elaine Regan
Shupe & Regan
333 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Complaint for Damages:
1) Negligence/Veterinary Malpractice
2) Trespass to Chattel
3) Negligence
4) Conversion
5) Deceit
Summary of Case: On or about January 13, 1999, Plaintiff presented his
female dog "Shane" to the defendants at the defendants hospital for a
check up and advice as to recommendations regarding general care and symptoms
manifested by "Shane". Plaintiff was advised that the dog needed to
have a course of examinations, treatment (s), and care.
Plaintiff did not know the risks about to be taken and the consequences
likely and certain to follow such recommended procedures undertaken; and did not
realize that the defendants did not have the expertise that they claimed they
and their hospital had; nor that the work about to be undertaken was not
advisable, and was dangerous to the life, health, and well being of his dog. Nor
did Plaintiff have any idea that defendants did not have the qualifications
represented.
From January 13, 1999 through the end of March 1999, the defendants, and each
of them, worked on "Shane", incorrectly diagnosing the dog and
applying treatments in such a grossly negligent manner as to cause her extreme
injuries and damages, of temporary and permanent nature, and her untimely
demise.
Resolve:
Court case pending.