Kinard v. Augusta Sash & Door Co.

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• recognizing the new cause of action by plaintiff bystander for negligent infliction of emotional distress and applying the new rule to the case
• recognizing the new cause of action by plaintiff bystander for negligent infliction of emotional distress and applying the new rule to the case
• adopting general approach of Dillon v. Legg, 441 P.2d 912 (Cal. 1968), and setting forth elements for negligent infliction of emotional distress cause of action in South Carolina
• setting forth elements required to establish negligent infliction of emotional distress
• \modern trend recognizes that emotional tranquility is an interest worthy of protection;\ and noting in footnote that new tort had recently been rejected in a different case because its facts did not state a claim
• for a defendant to be held liable for negligent infliction of emotional distress, a plaintiff must prove, among other things, that the defendant’s negligence caused death or serious physical injury to another person

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