In 2007, Higgins sued me for slander, libel, defamation of character and loss of income for placing the above info about Tessa on my website. He claimed that because I publicly stated the condition his kennel and dogs were in, no reputable breeders would deal with him, so he couldn't buy quality dogs or sell his puppies for as much as a "reputable breeder." When he found out that I had pictures, vet reports and everything involving Tessa well documented, Mr. Higgins offered to drop the charges (twice) if I paid him a couple thousand dollars in cash, then one thousand dollars, and agreed not to counter sue him. Of course I refused and wanted my day in court, so I could make it public record the condition Tessa came to us in. Our case went to court today, and it was almost comical to watch his own witnesses say negative things about him and his dogs' living conditions, watch him get caught in numerous lies and to watch him change his story over and over. Needless to say, Higgins LOST. I am so happy for poor Tessa, who will never again have to live in those conditions. 4-16-09
