Newcastle Disease Claim Evaluation

If the California Department of Food and Agriculture has killed your birds, and you are considering a claim against the state for the damages you have suffered. Please use the form below for a free case evaluation.

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Name *

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Last

Email *

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Do you own birds that were killed by CDFA? *

On what date were your birds killed?

How many and what kinds of birds were killed?

Did CDFA offer you compensation for your birds?

How much did CDFA offer you for your birds?

Did you accept their offer?

How old were our birds?

Is there anything you think I should know about your birds? If so, explain.

Describe as much as you can about how your birds were killed?

Did you see your birds get killed?

Describe any CDFA behavior towards your birds that you believe was inhumane.

Did you suffer emotional distress as a result of what you saw?

Describe the emotion distress you suffered.

Describe any medical treatment you have received for your emotional distress, if any.

Did your minor children observe your birds getting killed?

Did your minor children suffer emotional distress as a result of what they saw?

State the names and ages of your children who suffered emotional distress.

Describe the emotional distress your children suffered.

Describe any medical treatment your children have received for the emotional distress they suffered.

Did you agree to let CDFA kill your birds?

Did CDFA kill your birds at the agreed upon time?

Did CDFA obtain a warrant to kill your birds?

Did CDFA damage your property when they killed your birds?

Describe the property damage and the actual or estimated cost to repair.

Did CDFA interfere with your ability to remain on your property while they were killing your birds?

Please describe your efforts to remain on your property, CDFA's response, and explain the outcome.

Did you observe anything you believe was a violation of biosecurity procedures? If so, explain.

Do you believe any CDFA agents violated your First Amendment right to free speech? If so, explain the violation.

Do you believe that CDFA treated you differently from other bird owners in your area? If so, explain the evidence you have that you were treated differently.

Do you believe that CDFA violated any of your rights in a way not already addressed in these questions? If so, explain.

Do you believe you have suffered any damages not already addressed in these questions? If so, explain.

Is there anything else you want me to consider when I evaluate your case?