Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

• Relatively new tort, first appeared in 19th century

• 1965 definition from Restatement of Torts

  • defendant’s conduct was intentional or reckless
  • defendant’s conduct was extreme or outrageous
  • defendant’s conduct caused the plaintiff emotional distress
  • the plaintiff’s emotional distress was severe

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