Intentional Infliction Of Emotional Distress

1,636 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 8 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · see the citation graph · browse and sort

• Matsumoto v. Republic Ins. Co.
  792 F.2d 869· 9th Cir.· 1986-06-19
  The court held that the insured's breach of contract claim was time-barred because the statute of limitations accrued at the time of injury, not upon discovery of the cause or the insurer's denial of coverage. The court also held that denying the insured's motion to amend the com
• Heywood v. Cruzan Motors, Inc.
  792 F.2d 367· 3d Cir.· 1986-06-06
  The court held that while exhaustion of administrative remedies was generally required for consumer complaints, the plaintiff's breach of warranty claim should be remanded due to misleading information from the agency, and her intentional infliction of emotional distress claim fa
• Carr L. Donald v. Orfila
  788 F.2d 36· D.C. Cir.· 1986-04-18
  The court held that the Secretary General of an international organization is shielded from suit by 22 U.S.C. § 288d(b) for acts related to his official functions, even if alleged bad faith is claimed.
• Ellsworth P. Scales v. Scales
  469 So. 2d 855· Fla. 4th DCA· 1985-05-08
  In this appeal, the court addresses whether Florida courts have personal jurisdiction over a non-resident former spouse who initiated URESA proceedings in Florida. The court affirms that section 88.291 of the Florida Statutes provides absolute immunity from jurisdiction in ancill
• Margain v. Maize & Blue Props., Inc.
  753 F.2d 47· 6th Cir.· 1985-01-22
  The court held that under Michigan law, damages for a single indivisible injury caused by concurrent tortfeasors cannot be apportioned based on relative fault; defendants are jointly and severally liable.
• Collins v. Straight, Inc.
  748 F.2d 916· 4th Cir.· 1984-11-23
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient for the jury to conclude false imprisonment occurred, the jury was properly instructed, and the district court did not abuse its discretion on procedural matters.
• Jefferson Ward Stores, Inc. v. Khorozian
  519 So. 2d 627· Fla. 4th DCA· 1984-11-21
• Moran v. Beyer
  734 F.2d 1245· 7th Cir.· 1984-05-21
  The court held that Illinois' interspousal tort immunity statute, as applied to intentional torts causing physical injury, violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
• Bertrand v. Quincy Mkt. Cold Storage & Warehouse Co.
  728 F.2d 568· 1st Cir.· 1984-03-06
  Summary judgment for the defendant is affirmed because the plaintiff failed to exhaust contractual grievance procedures for his contract-based claims and his statutory and tort claims were inapplicable or barred.
• Bast v. Ford Motor Credit Corp.
  631 F.2d 508· 7th Cir.· 1980-09-24
  The dissenting judge believes the majority erred in suggesting that harassment of a debtor's parents is less actionable than harassment of the debtor.
• Dyar v. Fla. Farm Bureau Mut. Ins.
  496 F. Supp. 695· N.D. Fla.· 1980-08-20
  The court held that the alleged conduct, even if reprehensible, did not meet the legal standard for intentional infliction of emotional distress under Florida law, particularly because it was not directed at the plaintiffs or their immediate family members who were present.
• Mobley v. S. Plasma Corp.
  366 So. 2d 480· Fla. 1st DCA· 1979-01-11
  State courts may entertain actions for money damages for "outrageous" employer conduct beyond mere employment discrimination, but simple claims for wrongful discharge due to union activity are preempted by the NLRA.
• Meyer v. Haft-Gaines Co.
  44 Fla. Supp. 137· Broward Cty. Cir. Ct.· 1976-06-17
  A female customer sought compensatory and punitive damages after a restaurant refused to serve her in its dining room. The court granted the defendant's motion to dismiss, finding the complaint failed to allege facts sufficient to establish an intentional infliction of emotional
• Stockett v. Beneficial Fin. Co. OF S. Miami
  269 So. 2d 735· Fla. 3d DCA· 1972-11-28
  Dorothy Stockett appealed the dismissal of her claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress and the entry of summary judgment against her libel claim against Beneficial Finance Company. The court affirmed, finding the alleged collection practices insufficient to support
• Pocica v. Blue Grass Shows, Inc.
  37 Fla. Supp. 186· Lake Cty. Cir. Ct.· 1972-08-07
  The court denied defendants' motion to dismiss and motion to strike punitive damages in a dog bite case. The plaintiffs alleged liability under Florida's dog bite statute and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and the court found the complaint stated viable causes of a
• Wood v. United AIR Lines, Inc.
  404 F.2d 162· 10th Cir.· 1968-11-26
  The court affirmed the dismissal of claims for tortious interference with a body and negligent failure to identify the deceased, but reversed the dismissal of the claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress, finding it was prematurely decided.
• Cecile Norman v. Federated Dep't Stores, Inc.
  342 F.2d 156· 2d Cir.· 1965-03-08
  The court held that the district court erred in excluding the testimony of professional shoppers, which was relevant to the reasonableness of the defendant's employee's conduct.
• Bomar v. Giles
  177 F.2d 707· 5th Cir.· 1949-11-16
  The court held that the plaintiff's general allegations of judicial bias and prejudice were insufficient to warrant reversal, especially absent specific objections or exceptions.
• IN & FOR NEW Castle Cnty. Sharon Tell v. Roman Catholic Bishops OF Diocese OF Allentown
  Del. Super. Ct.·
  The court granted the defendants' motions to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, finding that Delaware's long-arm statute did not grant jurisdiction and that exercising jurisdiction would violate the Due Process Clause. The court also denied the plaintiff's motion for juri