Litigation – List of Cases

Filing High Impact Lawsuits that Expand the Protections for Animals Under the Law

The Litigation Program files high-impact lawsuits against individuals and industries that exploit animals, including factory farms, puppy mills, research laboratories, and roadside zoos. We litigate cases in state and federal courts with the goal of stopping abusive practices and setting ground-breaking precedent that will establish justice for animals in the legal system. In addition to suing animal abusers, we often sue state and federal governments and agencies to invalidate laws and regulations that harm animals; and we intervene in litigation to defend animal protection laws when they are under siege from industries that abuse animals.

Companion Animals

Suing Unscrupulous Puppy Traffickers Who Knowingly Sold Sick Dogs

Jessica Loy et. al. v. Trina Kenney et. al.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the Kenney family seeking to end their deceptive marketing and sale of puppies, and to recover damages for those who were victimized by the puppy traffickers’ unscrupulous conduct.

Companion Animals

Challenging a Florida Kitten Breeder’s Cruelty and Fraud

Rozetti v. Adorable Stars

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against Orlando-based kitten breeder and seller, Adorable Stars, for practicing veterinary medicine without a license, animal cruelty and neglect, and contract and tort claims.

Companion Animals

Circumventing California Puppy Mill Ban

Carey, et al. v J.A.K.’s Puppies, Inc., et al.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a class-action lawsuit against a network of individuals and businesses who conspired with California pet stores to sell puppy mill dogs mislabeled as “rescues.”

Companion Animals

Justice the Horse Sues Abuser

Justice v. Gwendolyn Vercher

In 2018, the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a groundbreaking lawsuit on behalf of an 8-year-old horse named Justice. If successful, this lawsuit will be the first to establish that animals have a legal right to sue their abusers in court.

Companion Animals

“Puppy Laundering” Scheme Violates California Law

Volar Society v. Bark Adoptions

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the Animal Kingdom pet store and purported rescue group Bark Adoptions for unlawfully circumventing the California law that bans the retail sale of dogs.

Companion Animals

Challenging a California Puppy Mill for Violating State and Local Laws

CARU Society for the Prevention v. Anthony

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the owner of California Carolina Dogs for operating an illegal puppy mill.

Companion Animals

Settlement Victory After Suing to Protect Starving Horses From ‘Rescue’ Organization

United Pegasus Foundation v. California Equine Retirement Foundation

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit seeking to remove neglected horses from the California Equine Retirement Foundation (CERF) and prevent its chief operating officer from ever operating or being involved with any horse sanctuary in the future.

Companion Animals

Challenging Petland’s Business Practices (Racketeering Class Action)

Rosalba Cisneros v. Petland, Inc

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a class action lawsuit against Petland alleging Petland violated the federal RICO Act and Georgia RICO Act.

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