Byrne v. Connecticut Co.

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• denying motion for summary judgment where employer taunted employee about his alcoholism and recovery
• IIED claim viable when plaintiff showed defendant knew of plaintiffs alcoholism and intentionally taunted and harassed plaintiff regarding same, urging plaintiff to “handle his alcohol and go get drunk” and yelling at plaintiff about recovery
• \Conduct on the part of the defendant that is merely insulting or displays bad manners or results in hurt feelings is insufficient to form the basis for an action based upon intentional infliction of emotional distress\
• where plaintiff's supervisor taunted and harassed him about his alcoholism and recovery
• defendant sought certification to challenge decision on merits of appeal
• defendant sought certification to challenge decision on merits of appeal

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