Tentative budget presented at Valley School Board meeting Aug 19, 2008
Also, the board hired Brittny Bugos as a second grade teacher for the 2008-2009 school year; hired Kent Schleich as a junior high girls basketball coach for the 2008-2009 school year; hired Nick Guthrie as a junior high boys basketball coach for the 2008-2009 school year; tabled the hiring of a junior high cheerleading sponsor; approved the elementary student handbook; tabled the approval of letting out bids for the weir replacement; and approved the resolution for new tort fund numbers.... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Nevada Jury Awards Inventor Gil Hyatt $388 Million Against California's Taxing Agency Aug 18, 2008
Liability was based on torts committed by the Franchise Tax Board while auditing Mr. Hyatt's residency, during the time he received substantial sums of money for licensing his patents ... The United States Supreme Court disagreed and unanimously upheld the Nevada Supreme Court's ruling that Mr. Hyatt's intentional tort claims could proceed to trial in Nevada ... Gilbert P. Hyatt, who received a key microprocessor patent in 1990, sued California's tax assessment and collection agency, alleging... (PR Newswire)
INDEPENDENT VIEW: Lawyers and our civil legal system Aug 18, 2008
There are four important areas of change needed in our civil legal system: conduct of lawyers and judges, speed of justice, tort reform, and more arbitration/mediation ... Tort reform is the most immediate need ... But ask any tort or trial lawyer if he or she cares. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
County files response to lawsuit Aug 18, 2008
Also, the defendants are entitled to immunity pursuant to the Illinois Tort Immunity Act, in that a public employee acting within the scope of his/her employment cannot be liable for an injury caused the act or omission of another person, the defense attorneys continued. There was no internal disciplinary action taken against the corrections officers, in the circumstances of Well s detention or death because there was no reason for any disciplinary action, the response stated. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Old Legal Feuds Divided, Linked McCain and Ex-Wife Aug 18, 2008
Darren McKinney, a spokesman for the American Tort Reform Association, said, "Plaintiffs' lawyers will routinely ask for significant damages to try and prompt a settlement.". Carol said she had no interest in discussing details of the two lawsuits. (Newsmax)
INDEPENDENT VIEW: Lawyers and our civil legal system Aug 17, 2008
There are four important areas of change needed in our civil legal system: conduct of lawyers and judges, speed of justice, tort reform, and more arbitration/mediation ... Tort reform is the most immediate need ... But ask any tort or trial lawyer if he or she cares. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
County files response to lawsuit Aug 16, 2008
Also, the defendants are entitled to immunity pursuant to the Illinois Tort Immunity Act, in that a public employee acting within the scope of his/her employment cannot be liable for an injury caused the act or omission of another person, the defense attorneys continued. There was no internal disciplinary action taken against the corrections officers, in the circumstances of Well s detention or death because there was no reason for any disciplinary action, the response stated. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Saudi Arabia, Princes Immune From 9/11 Suit, 2nd Circuit Rules Aug 15, 2008
The plaintiffs had tried to fit their case into two other exceptions to immunity in the act: the exception for personal injury or death caused by a foreign sovereign's tortious act, 1605(a)(5), and the exception for a foreign sovereign's commercial activity, 1605(a)(2). On the former, Jacobs said the panel declined "to characterize plaintiffs' claims -- expressly predicated on a state-sponsored terrorist act -- as sounding in tort." ... The exception for tortious conduct does not apply, Jacobs... (Law.com)
Last Term's High Court Rulings Mostly Pro-Corporation Aug 15, 2008
The majority decision, authored by Justice Antonin Scalia, concluded that state common law actions for negligence and strict liability impose "requirements" within the meaning of the MDA. The Court explained that state tort law that required a device to be safer, but less effective, than the model approved by the FDA disrupted the federal scheme no less than a state statute to the same effect and was pre-empted. Stevens concurred only in the judgment, finding that the statutory text pre-empted... (Law.com)
Privacy needs more protection Aug 15, 2008
The New Zealand courts have already recognised the existence of a common law tort of privacy, as have two lower courts in Australia (in Queensland and Victoria). Similarly, we read regularly about the British courts pushing out the boundaries of the common law, so that in the recent J.K.Rowling case, an innocuous photo of an ordinary public walk becomes actionable - where privacy issues are increasingly blurred with "ownership rights" over images and events, breaches of confidence and issues of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Workers' Comp Award in Asbestos Case Reduced to Account for Cigarette Usage Aug 14, 2008
In tort law, this is illustrated by the so-called "eggshell skull plaintiff," who is no less entitled to medical and economic recovery than is a hard-headed plaintiff. The workers' compensation commissioner who reviewed Deschenes' case, Stephen Delaney, concluded that each of Deschenes' employers took him as they found him -- a man with a history of smoking and a risk of developing the diseases it entails. (Law.com)
CIC Energy Announces Increase in Mineral Resource Estimate for the Mmamabula Coal Field Aug 14, 2008
TSX:ELC BSE:CIC ENERGY ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Aug. 14 /CNW/ - CIC Energy Corp. ("CIC Energy" or the "Company") (TSX:ELC, BSE: CIC Energy) is pleased to announce the results of an updated mineral resource estimate for its Mmamabula Coal Field ("Mmamabula") in Botswana, Africa ... Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the grade, quality and recovery of coal which is mined varying from... (Canada Newswire)
Poisoned Pot Roast?: Plastic Storage Containers Also Contain Bisphenol A Aug 14, 2008
The fear alone they cause should make a tort lawyers day. I dare you -- go one day without touching anything with plastic in it, on it or around it. (Scientific American)
Veteran lawmaker again faces GOP challenger Aug 14, 2008
Anderson said the state already is doing some things, but he'd like to see a constitutional amendment to allow tort reform -- limits on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. In my opinion we need to do some tort reform to make insurance more affordable, Anderson said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Governor wants legal protections for teachers Aug 13, 2008
A northern Indiana student sued a school and principal for attempting to restrain the student after he was separated during a fight, the governor's office said, while another student filed a tort claim after a gym teacher required the student to do push-ups as a punishment. Current Indiana law does not offer teachers explicit protection, said Neil Pickett, a senior adviser for Daniels. (USA Today -- News)
Privacy exemption for SMEs to go Aug 13, 2008
Much attention has focused on the effect on the media of the foreshadowed recommendation to create a new tort, or "right to privacy" - a radical development that media lawyers warn could cripple investigative reporting ... But the report has also proposed the radical reform of introducing a statutory tort or right of privacy allowing an individual to commence proceedings in a court where there was a "reasonable expectation" of privacy about a matter and an offender invaded that privacy in a such... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Privacy exemption for SMEs to go Aug 13, 2008
Much attention has focused on the effect on the media of the foreshadowed recommendation to create a new tort, or "right to privacy" - a radical development that media lawyers warn could cripple investigative reporting ... But the report has also proposed the radical reform of introducing a statutory tort or right of privacy allowing an individual to commence proceedings in a court where there was a "reasonable expectation" of privacy about a matter and an offender invaded that privacy in a such... (The Age)
Edwards Scandal Puts Texas Plaintiffs Lawyer on the Defensive Aug 12, 2008
The bulk of Baron's money came from asbestos litigation, a tort area Baron first discovered in the 1970s and turned into big business ... In the 1990s, Baron won a , that banned injured individuals from pursuing mass torts as a class. (Law.com)
Governor wants legal protections for teachers Aug 12, 2008
A northern Indiana student sued a school and principal for attempting to restrain the student after he was separated during a fight, the governor's office said, while another student filed a tort claim after a gym teacher required the student to do push-ups as a punishment. Current Indiana law does not offer teachers explicit protection, said Neil Pickett, a senior adviser for Daniels. (USA Today -- News)
November Election A Lawyer's Delight Aug 12, 2008
Whether Obama or McCain wins in November, tort reform appears dead in Washington for at least the next two years. A catchall phrase for legislative measures designed to make it harder for individuals to sue businesses, tort reform has long been a pet project of Republicans ... "Nothing in his record indicates he cares about tort reform.". (Forbes -- Business)
Bronstein: Did the media drop ball on Edwards? Aug 10, 2008
Destroying our position as a human rights leader by implementing torture of POWs, leading to the deaths of individuals who have been held captive with no recourse to legal aid ... And the women who are slighted and tortured by them should think seriously about taking them to the cleaners (Bill Clinton not excepted) ... The entire world hates Bush, hates the fact that we now condone torture, hates the fact that we lied to go after Iraq oil, and is deeply dissapointed we didn't sign SALT II, and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
In Review of High Court Term, Justice Kennedy Still the Man in the Middle Aug 8, 2008
Federal pre-emption of state laws and tort suits has divided the Court over the years, but the Roberts Court, in a huge term for the number of , ruled overwhelmingly in favor of federal pre-emption ... Altria Group v. Good, No. 07-562: whether federal law pre-empts state tort suits against tobacco companies over marketing of "light" cigarettes. (Law.com)
Cole County grand jury indicts state legislator Aug 8, 2008
douglas12 wrote on Aug 7, 2008 5:45 PM:" sorry, just saw thaat last one, O'Reilly is a historian, Rolling with laughter. Check out Oberman sometime and you can be shown what new distortion Billo has come up with that day. But back to the subject, never made this political and I don't feel this incident is related to politics whatsoever, feel this is a monster of a man ''if he is guilty'' and i could give a dang what party he belongs to. Another note, real leftys think the whole political... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Federal Suit Accuses Law Firm of Shaking Down Shoppers Aug 7, 2008
"I felt as if they were trying to take advantage of me and extort money from me without any justification. I knew I had to fight back." ... Palmer's firm avoids the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it is not collecting a "debt" but instead seeking a settlement of a tort offense, according to the lawsuit ... "Defendant and its co-conspirators, on its own and as part of a common fraudulent scheme and conspiracy, extorted millions of dollars from consumers," Harke and Moskowitz... (Law.com)
Forget about flavour and paint the town beige Aug 6, 2008
Law, for example, has all that sub judice and habeas corpus stuff; contempt of court, burden of proof and double jeopardy, not to mention writ and estoppel, statute, lien and tort. Medicine positively quivers with its aqueous humours and myocardial infarctions, its medullas and amygdalas, metacarpals, metatarsals and mitochondria, plus any number of osises, itises, opathies and ectomies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 5, 2008 Aug 6, 2008
"No harm to me -- I have a very expensive non-salinity unit (and the problem appears to be ground salinity) -- but just as a Nanny State provision, this bothers me. Focal Point wrote on Aug 5, 2008 7:23 PM:Nanny State[-] wrote on Aug 5, 2008 6:57 PM Nothing will happen for some time. They will needs someone to enforce the regulations. Now what professinal or public servant will work for $6.55 per hour. Alf wrote on Aug 5, 2008 7:42 PM:Well, "Ambulance Chaser" at 5:30PM, what you suggest is... (North County Times)
CIC Energy Announces Positive Results of Feasibility Studies and Technology Agreement with Shell on Coal-to-Hydrocarbons Project Aug 5, 2008
Shell's gasification technology is well suited for coal from Mmamabula TSX:ELC BSE:CIC ENERGY ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Aug. 5 /CNW/ - CIC Energy Corp. ("CIC Energy" or the "Company") (TSX:ELC, BSE: CIC Energy) today is pleased to announce positive results from feasibility studies on the Company's planned Coal-to-Hydrocarbons ("CTH") Project ... Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the... (Canada Newswire)
Business, Trade Groups Unite to Oppose Court Order Spiking Power Plant Aug 2, 2008
The Georgia Chamber files amicus curiae briefs in court cases from time to time, last year filing in defense of a fee-shifting rule that was part of the 2005 tort reform legislation. But it's unusual to see the organization announcing its amicus brief in a press release and previewing it with an op-ed piece in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, as it did July 16 in the power plant case. (Law.com)
A BABY-FREE NEW YORK Aug 2, 2008
The panel hasn't met since December - a delay that's been just dandy for Silver and the tort bar. But a month after blocking a hike in premiums, Dinallo still needs to solve the problem. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Von Briesen attorney launches own firm Aug 2, 2008
"We ve discovered that John s practice as a plaintiff s trial lawyer and the firm s continued growth in health care, toxic tort defense, management labor and general business has created conflicts of interest that have precluded John from taking the cases that he s particularly good at," Crocker said in a press release Friday. Cabaniss concurs. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
State Department's Embrace of Libya has Precedent for Cuba, Other Countries Aug 1, 2008
The unvetted proposal that passed the U.S. Senate today and is now in the U.S. House of Representatives settles some of the U.S. residents' claims, throws out the claims of non-U.S. residents (who have standing under the Alien Tort Statute), and then completely immunizes Libya against existing and future lawsuits, attachments, and liens. It even goes so far as to ensure that Libya, under law, is treated like any other state that never practiced terrorism. (PR Newswire)
Ontario Transit Systems seek exemption from no-fault insurance Aug 1, 2008
TORONTO, Aug. 1 /CNW/ - The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) and the Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) have submitted proposals to the Ontario Auto Insurance Five Year Review calling for the exemption of public transit from the provisions of the Statutory Accident Benefit Schedule (the "no-fault" regime) and returning public transit in Ontario to a pure tort regime for bodily injury claims ... "Exempting public transit from the Statutory Accident Benefit Schedule's provisions... (Canada Newswire)
NEWS IN BRIEF Aug 1, 2008
Collier, 51, has practiced law in Vancouver since 1984, handling family, criminal, tort and real estate issues. He served on the Vancouver City Council from 1987 to 1990. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
The Best States For Business Aug 1, 2008
It has the best regulatory environment by our count, thanks to the second-best incentive programs in the country--as well as the fifth best tort atmosphere. Other high points include energy costs 30% below the national average and an educated labor force fueled by its proximity to Washington, D.C., and top colleges like the University of Virginia and William and Mary. (Forbes -- Business)
Navy settles hospital claim Aug 1, 2008
Under the federal tort claims act, claimants must notify the military six months in advance of a lawsuit to give the government time to investigate. Typically, the government denies the claim or does nothing, leading to a lawsuit that can be settled or go to trial. (Florida Times-Union)
State Department Lobbies for Total Immunity for Libya, Says Motley Rice LLC Jul 31, 2008
Administration Asks Congress to Leave out U.K. Citizens In Anti-Terrorism Settlement with Libya Ill Omen for Cuban Americans, Others MT. PLEASANT, S.C., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ignoring a long history of anti-terrorism cooperation between the U.S. and the U.K., over two centuries of legal precedent under the Alien Tort Statute, and the express will of Congress under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, the State Department has submitted to Congress draft legislation that would grant... (PR Newswire)
War wounds of kamikaze reformist Jul 31, 2008
As the Gavin Anderson flack who is ringing around journalists on behalf of the Government put it last week, the only tough decision of the Carr government was tort law reform, although, to be fair, Bob Carr did quarantine education from the worst ideological reforms that struck other states and he created lots of national parks, if you like that kind of thing. But Carr never defied what Costa calls Labor's "head office machine" and the union officials who oppose reform. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Florida Health Insurance Web Explains McCain/Obama Health Insurance Positions Jul 31, 2008
Moran said that, "McCain's overall approach to fixing the health care problems of the nation, are mostly tax related." The McCain plan wants to "remove the favorable tax treatment of employer-sponsored insurance - and provide a tax credit to all individuals and families - to increase incentives for insurance coverage; promote insurance competition; and contain costs through payment changes to providers, tort reform and other measures," the Florida health insurance consultant said. Moran went on... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
On your mind Jul 31, 2008
Tort reform is the most immediate need. I was surprised to learn that the United States has 80 percent of the world s lawyers for only 6 percent of the world s population. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Hamilton city leaders review appropriations ordinance Jul 31, 2008
12 million July 21, by fund: administration, 150,312; police department, 313,875; fire department, 117,900; E.S.D.A., 1,200; building and grounds, 90,250; sanitation, 1,000; cemetery, 8,000; street lighting, 42,000; audit fund, 5,000; streets and bridges, 363,600; Social Security-Medicare-I.M.R.F., 75,000; tort judgment, 98,000; ambulance, 500; permanent streets, 82,000; motor fuel tax, 105,000; water and sewer (water dept.), 985,450; water and sewer fund (sewer dept.), 545,190; sewer... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Tort Liability for Patient-Caused Accidents Jul 31, 2008
George J. Annas, J.D., M.P.H.. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings. (New England Journal of Medicine)
On your mind Jul 30, 2008
Tort reform is the most immediate need. I was surprised to learn that the United States has 80 percent of the world s lawyers for only 6 percent of the world s population. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Seitz honored for tort reform work Jul 30, 2008
Bill Seitz has been named legislator of the year by the nonpartisan , which cited his work on tort reform in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007 ... Our business climate prospers better when there is predictability, said Seitz, who s a partner at LLP and helped write some two dozen tort measures into law during his tenure in the House ... Cincinnati personal-injury lawyer Tony Castelli said Seitz is a great guy but a little misguided on tort reform, which in Castelli s view has... (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Superintendent files notice of possible lawsuit (15) Jul 30, 2008
Tort claim alleges wrongful actions by board members Rick Alexander, Josh Wineteer ... The tort notice was filed on Robinson's behalf by his attorney, James M. Brown of Portland on July 16 ... A lawsuit against the two board members will not affect the district, according to the tort claim. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Gibson Dunn Will Fight Court's $13.4 Million Reversal in Crash Case Jul 29, 2008
In particular, Boutrous says the court's decision to allow evidence of similar injuries that occurred after the crash at the center of the case comes close to penalizing DCC for injuries suffered by other parties not named in the suit -- something tort reformers hoped would end after the. That case, along with the , had reformers like Boutrous optimistic. (Law.com)
18 comments Jul 29, 2008
Mr. Boy Scout, $60 million tort lawyer, caught meeting with his mistress and "love child" in a Beverly Hills Hotel, while his wife is home fighting cancer. This is a character that many Americans wanted in the White House. (Human Events Online)
Schneider a new partner Jul 28, 2008
The Legal 500 U.S. named Malcolm Wheeler, Jack Trigg and Michael Williams (Wheeler Trigg Kennedy) in the areas of product liability and mass tort defense. The American Lawyer s Pro Bono Scorecard ranked Holland & Hart LLP No. 4 in the country, based on pro bono hours. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
INDEPENDENT VIEW: Lawyers and our civil legal system Jul 26, 2008
There are four important areas of change needed in our civil legal system: conduct of lawyers and judges, speed of justice, tort reform, and more arbitration/mediation ... Tort reform is the most immediate need ... But ask any tort or trial lawyer if he or she cares. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
INDEPENDENT VIEW: Lawyers and our civil legal system Jul 25, 2008
There are four important areas of change needed in our civil legal system: conduct of lawyers and judges, speed of justice, tort reform, and more arbitration/mediation ... Tort reform is the most immediate need ... But ask any tort or trial lawyer if he or she cares. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Dawn Page receives 800k payout for brain injury caused by high ... Jul 25, 2008
This is the test in tort claims. Mrs Nash has a duty of care to provide a reasonable standard of information/advice to her customer. (Times Online)
New Suits Over Recalled Drugs May Target China Jul 24, 2008
In contrast to past pharmaceutical tort litigation, plaintiffs lawyers aren't alleging that a company's "failure to warn" about possible risks of a drug caused injuries and deaths. In recent years, those arguments have been challenged in court, where several judges have sided with manufacturers in upholding federal pre-emption, or the concept that U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations override state liability claims. (Law.com)
INDEPENDENT VIEW: Lawyers and our civil legal system Jul 24, 2008
There are four important areas of change needed in our civil legal system: conduct of lawyers and judges, speed of justice, tort reform, and more arbitration/mediation ... Tort reform is the most immediate need ... But ask any tort or trial lawyer if he or she cares. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Superintendent files notice of possible lawsuit (24) Jul 24, 2008
Tort claim alleges wrongful actions by board members Rick Alexander, Josh Wineteer ... The tort notice was filed on Robinson's behalf by his attorney, James M. Brown of Portland on July 16 ... A lawsuit against the two board members will not affect the district, according to the tort claim. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Jul 24, 2008
Tort claim alleges wrongful actions by board members Rick Alexander, Josh Wineteer. . (Lebanon Express, OR)
INDEPENDENT VIEW: Lawyers and our civil legal system Jul 23, 2008
There are four important areas of change needed in our civil legal system: conduct of lawyers and judges, speed of justice, tort reform, and more arbitration/mediation ... Tort reform is the most immediate need ... But ask any tort or trial lawyer if he or she cares. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
A Persistent Threat to Second Amendment Rights Jul 22, 2008
It would repeal various restrictions on ammunition and the District's "Strict Liability Act," which allows manufacturers of certain types of guns "to be held strictly liable in tort, without regard to fault or proof of defect.". The problem is that time is short in this Congress. (Townhall.com)
INDEPENDENT VIEW: Lawyers and our civil legal system Jul 22, 2008
There are four important areas of change needed in our civil legal system: conduct of lawyers and judges, speed of justice, tort reform, and more arbitration/mediation ... Tort reform is the most immediate need ... But ask any tort or trial lawyer if he or she cares. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Insurance Cancellation Questions Could Spread Beyond California Jul 21, 2008
Comment by Tort Reform - July 18, 2008 at ... Comment by Tort Reform - July 18, 2008 at ... Comment by Tort Reform - July 18, 2008 at. (Wall Street Journal Blogs)
This Summer Finance Reading Is Too Hot for Beach Jul 21, 2008
While much of what Geoghegan writes may be lost on someone not familiar with the labyrinthine U.S. court system, it addresses tort changes, political gridlock and the decline of employee rights. It's also high season for taking a look at some new ideas in personal finance. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Lebanon superintendent files tort claim notice (39) Jul 20, 2008
Lebanon superintendent files tort claim notice By Jennifer MoodyAlbany Democrat-Herald ... Robinson s attorney, James Brown of Portland, sent the tort claim notice Tuesday to the district office ... Robinson could not be reached Friday for comment on the tort claim. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
INDEPENDENT VIEW: Lawyers and our civil legal system Jul 20, 2008
There are four important areas of change needed in our civil legal system: conduct of lawyers and judges, speed of justice, tort reform, and more arbitration/mediation ... Tort reform is the most immediate need ... But ask any tort or trial lawyer if he or she cares. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Phone book referrals bad for business (2) Jul 20, 2008
In fact, it may pose a higher level of exposure to tort liability. The problem with a Yellow Pages selection is that a buyer may randomly hire a home inspector who has very limited experience or someone who is not very thorough or qualified and who may fail to disclose significant property defects. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
School superintendent files notice of possible lawsuit against board members (29) Jul 19, 2008
Reached by phone, Alexander said he was unaware of the tort notice, adding, "I guess it's about the money and not the students.". Wineteer was unavailable for comment on Friday afternoon. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Former SG Knocks Pro-Business Label for High Court Jul 17, 2008
It questions whether federal law pre-empts state tort claims that impose liability on drug labeling the FDA had previously approved. Clement, who has given his annual roundup as either acting or confirmed solicitor general since he began the program in 2004. (Law.com)
Lis on Law: Always a Bridesmaid, Never the Plaintiff? Jul 17, 2008
The newest form of legal worries for today s modern single gal is the tort of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) ... 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 ... Restatement (Second) of Torts section 46 cmt. (Fox News)
