Sounds like a BS lawsuit. A lawyer trying to make a name for herself.
Ah-yep.
She said there has been a movement toward using the word companion rather than pet.
All she needs is a little exposure and she'll be on the gravy train through PETA for life.
And if for some reason, she's successful in this suit, we can watch the beginnings of unaffordable vet cares thanks to the outrageous insurance vets will have to start paying.