Ca. Civ. Code § 1714.01 A cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress consists of: (1) outrageous conduct by the defendant with the intention to cause or reckless disregard of the probability of causing emotional distress, (2) severe emotional suffering and (3) actual and proximate causation of the emotional distress. A cause of action for negligent
infliction of emotional distress consists of: (1) a duty of care owed by the defendant to the plaintiff, (2) breach of that duty by the defendant resulting in severe emotional suffering and (3) actual and proximate causation of severe emotional distress. Sound familiar? Intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress is a common cause of action (claim) in
SLAPPs. Although not all such claims are subject to the anti-SLAPP law, if you’ve been sued for intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, you may well have been SLAPPed. The two cases below are examples of SLAPPs where CASP successfully defended clients who were sued for infliction of emotional distress. Wong v. Jing The trial court denied an anti-SLAPP motion to strike a dentist’s claims of libel per se and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, filed against two parents and Yelp!, arising from a negative review on Yelp! regarding the dentist’s treatment of the parents’ child. The Court of Appeal held that all of the claims were subject to the anti-SLAPP law and that six of the seven claims were without merit. Coltrain v. Shewalter Our clients, the neighbors of an apartment complex, filed nuisance actions in small claims court against the owners of the complex, after unsuccessful attempts to abate alleged criminal activity and harassment by residents of the complex. In retaliation, the owners of the complex sued our clients for trade libel, defamation, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. After our clients filed an anti-SLAPP motion, the plaintiffs dismissed their complaint. The Court of Appeal found that our clients were targets of a SLAPP and were entitled to recover our attorneys fees, even though the plaintiffs dismissed the complaint. The information on this website is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. The information here is meant to provide general information to the public. Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law. (a) Domestic partners shall be entitled to recover damages for negligent infliction of emotional distress to the same extent that spouses are entitled to do so under California law. Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1714.01 - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/civil-code/civ-sect-1714-01.html FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.  Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress To hold a person liable for the intentional infliction of emotional distress requires a showing that:
Alternatively, a plaintiff may establish the intentional infliction of emotional distress by showing that:
Severe Emotional Distress Severe emotional distress means that the distress is so substantial or enduring that no reasonable person could be expected to endure it. It includes highly unpleasant mental reactions, such as fright, grief, shame, anger, or worry. Whether emotional distress rises to the level of “severe” is a question of fact for the jury. Outrageous Conduct Conduct is considered outrageous when it is so extreme that a reasonable person would find it intolerable. Behavior may be considered outrageous if a defendant:
Often, conduct is considered outrageous when it involves abuse of certain types of relationships, including:
Generally, the use of profanity, obscenity, or abuse is not enough, without circumstances of aggravation, to reach the level of “outrageous.” Damages Someone who has suffered from an intentional infliction of emotional distress can recover compensatory damages, even when no physical injury is suffered or monetary loss sustained. An injury does not have to be physical to have a profound impact on a person’s life. Emotional injuries can be just as painful as many types of physical wounds, and are sometimes more difficult to treat. If you or someone you know was the victim of an intentional infliction of emotional distress, an attorney can help you recover compensation for your harm. Please contact the Monterey County personal injury attorneys at Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard, L.L.P. for a free consultation. Sources
What is the statute of limitations in California for intentional infliction of emotional distress?In cases where the action by a wrongdoer is intentional or with reckless disregard, you may have a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED). Under California's statute of limitations, you have two years after the incident to file this type of personal injury lawsuit in court.
Can you sue someone for emotional distress in California?In California, victims who suffer emotional distress because of another person's conduct can file a lawsuit for the intentional infliction of emotional distress. There is no requirement that a victim suffers a physical injury.
What are the four elements of an intentional infliction of emotional distress claim?The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress has four elements: (1) the defendant must act intentionally or recklessly; (2) the defendant's conduct must be extreme and outrageous; and (3) the conduct must be the cause (4) of severe emotional distress.
How do you prove intentional infliction of emotional distress?The Elements of the Tort of Intentional Infliction of Mental Suffering:. The Defendant's conduct was flagrant and outrageous;. The Defendant's conduct was calculated to harm the Plaintiff; and.. The Defendant's conduct caused the Plaintiff to suffer a visible and provable illness.. |
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