Section 4.1 Introduction

• Library: Tort Law 2016

It is common practice to draft a petition alleging physical injury in a tort claim that tacks on the additional allegation of "emotional distress." But stand-alone causes of action for mental or emotional distress also exist in Missouri. The requirements for making such a claim are different than a garden variety emotional damages allegation and require establishment of specific elements. Interestingly, claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress vary in the elements...