Horse Sues Former Guardian For Neglect, Seeks $100,000 In Damages

An Oregon horse named Justice is — at least, on paper — suing his former owner for $100,000 in damages. The lawsuit, which alleges negligence against Justice’s former guardian, Gwendolyn Vercher, claims the horse was 300 pounds underweight, had lice and a skin infection. Vercher lives in Cornelius, which is about 25 miles west of Portland. The lawsuit was filed in Washington County Circuit Court. Last year, Oregon Horse Rescue received a call from a “concerned neighbor” requesting the organization take custody of Justice, according to the suit. Justice was reportedly taken from Vercher’s care and transferred to a horse rescue. The lawsuit said Justice will require “medical care for the remainder of his life.”