Controversial $1.4 Million Verdict: Renter Awarded for Emotional Distress after ‘Catnapped’ Kitty Incident
PORTLAND, Ore. – A recent jury award in Portland has caught the attention of many and sparked disbelief among readers. The case involved a renter who kept a cat in his room, in violation of his rental agreement. When the landlord discovered the hidden feline, he removed it and sent it to a shelter, where it was identified using a microchip and reunited with its original owner. The renter, who had grown emotionally attached to the cat, claimed he suffered “emotional distress” after losing his pet. Surprisingly, the jury awarded him nearly $1.4 million in … Read more