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· 12/5/1924

American R. Co. of Porto Rico v. Lopez

Citations

  • 3 F.2d 876
  • 1924 U.S. App. LEXIS 2489

How courts have described this case

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  • indicating that such symptoms as nightmares and fear of being alone may be considered as evidence of seriousness of emotional injuries
  • stating that a strict blood relationship is not required for bystander recovery
  • stating that a strict blood relationship is not required for bystander recovery
  • setting forth the basis of a negligent infliction claim as a breach of the duty to refrain from negligently inflicting emotional distress with the foreseeable and proximate result of emotional distress
  • defining “serious” in the context of a negligent infliction of emotional distress claim
  • \Proof of a resulting physical injury is admissible as evidence of the degree of emotional distress suffered.\

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Judges: Anderson, Bingham

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