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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Hoffman v. Davenport-Metcalf, 851 A.2d 1083 (2004)

Citation
Hoffman v. Davenport-Metcalf, 851 A.2d 1083 (2004)
Parent Document
Hoffman v. Davenport-Metcalf, 851 A.2d 1083 (2004)
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island (state)
Effective Date
2004-06-21

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The plaintiffs have advanced three theories to support their claim for damages: intentional infliction of emotional harm, abuse of process and malicious prosecution. "To prevail on a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress, a plaintiff must show `extreme and outrageous conduct on the part of the defendant.'" Jalowy v. Friendly Home, Inc., 818 A.2d 698, 707 (R.I.2003) (quoting Di-Battista v. State, 808 A.2d 1081, 1088 (R.I. 2002)). "[A] plaintiff must [also] prove physical symptomatology resulting from the alleged improper conduct." Vallinoto v. DiSandro, 688 A.2d 830, 838 (R.I.1997) (citing Reilly v. United States, 547 A.2d 894, 898 (R.I.1988)). With respect to the necessary conduct required to be proven, we have adopted the very high standard set forth in the Restatement (Second) Torts § 46 (1965):