In Franco v. Berger, 2026 N.Y. Slip Op. 05472 (1st Dept. Sept. 29, 2026), the plaintiff sought to recover for the death of Coco, a 3.8-pound Yorkshire Terrier who allegedly underwent a dental procedure only after defendants made specific representations concerning who would perform the surgery, who would administer anesthesia, and the safety precautions that would be employed.

A “recurring question” New York courts grapple with is whether the facts alleged in a complaint give rise to claims for both breach of contract and fraudulent inducement.