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Judge tosses PETA’s lawsuit against the American Kennel Club over dog breed health
The judge said PETA was not subject to the AKC’s authority and dismissed the case without ruling on the breed-health claims.
- On Monday, Judge David B. Cohen dismissed PETA's lawsuit against the American Kennel Club, ruling that a New York law governing state and local government decisions was misapplied to the private organization.
- PETA had accused the American Kennel Club of promulgating unhealthy "standards" for Frenchies, Shar-peis, bulldogs, dachshunds, and pugs, seeking to force the club to stop using breed guidelines linked to serious health ailments.
- Club President Gina DiNardo hailed the decision Tuesday, while PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk criticized the ruling and urged people to adopt shelter dogs instead of buying purebreds bred "custom-made for a look that causes pain."
- Cohen ruled the case "must be dismissed" because PETA is not subject to the kennel club's authority, leaving PETA lawyers assessing any legal options following the dismissal.
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Judge tosses PETA's lawsuit against American Kennel Club over dog breed health
PETA’s lawsuit over the health of French bulldogs and some other popular dog breeds has been dismissed. A judge ruled Monday that a New York law was misapplied to the case. The animal rights group's suit accused the American Kennel…
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