Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

Pronunciation: in-TEN-shun-ul in-FLIK-shun of ee-MOH-shun-ul dis-TRES

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Definition

Extreme and outrageous conduct intentionally or recklessly causing severe emotional distress. Requires: (1) extreme and outrageous conduct, (2) intent or recklessness, (3) causation, and (4) severe emotional distress.

Related terms

• Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress — A tort claim for emotional distress caused by defendant's negligent conduct. The threshold question is whether defendant owed…

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