· 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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