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Zittrain Torts Playlist Spring 2013

Falzone v. Busch

Should plaintiffs be allowed to sue for emotional distress which is not connected to any physical injury? Plaintiff was seated in her husband's automobile when she saw a negligently driven automobile strike her husband--who was standing nearby. The plaintiff was almost struck by the negligent driver as well. She sued for the distress felt while apprehending a collision between the defendant and herself.