11.2 Overview

• Jurisdiction: Arizona

11.2 Overview. A relative newcomer to tort law, intentional or negligent infliction arises when a claimant alleges that another’s conduct has resulted in the claimant experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties for which the claimant seeks compensation.

The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress came about to bridge the gap where assault could not be proven, but the acts called for some relief to the claimant. Assault occurs, generally, when someone threatens another with immediate...