PET OWNERS ELIGIBLE FOR $24 MILLION IN LANDMARK MELAMINE SETTLEMENT
October 24, 2008
Sandy G.
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But many say money is no replacement for loss of beloved animals
By Lisa Wade McCormick
ConsumerAffairs.com
Pet owners whose dogs or cats became ill or died last year after eating melamine-tainted food are now eligible for a piece of a landmark $24 million settlement. But some pet owners say no amount of money can replace the loss of their best friend.
“She was my constant companion and quite a character,” Vicki W. of Sedona, Arizona, said of her cat, which died last year after eating contaminated pet food. “My husband and I miss her greatly.”
U.S. District Judge Noel Hillman on Tuesday gave final approval to the settlement, which resolves more than 100 class action lawsuits filed in U.S. and Canadian Courts in the wake of last year’s massive pet food recall.
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~Sandy G.
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