Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl ɪnˈflɪkʃən əv ɪˈmoʊʃənəl dɪˈstrɛs/
Definitions
- (n.) A tort involving extreme and outrageous conduct intentionally or recklessly causing severe emotional distress to another.
The plaintiff sued for intentional infliction of emotional distress after the harassing messages.
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This tort requires that conduct be extreme and outrageous and that the emotional distress be severe; mere insults or annoyances typically do not qualify.
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