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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Newby v. Alto Riviera Apartments, 60 Cal. App. 3d 288 (1976)

Citation
Newby v. Alto Riviera Apartments, 60 Cal. App. 3d 288 (1976)
Parent Document
Newby v. Alto Riviera Apartments, 60 Cal. App. 3d 288 (1976)
Jurisdiction
California (state)
Effective Date
1976-07-20

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The elements of a prima facie case of intentional infliction of mental distress are (1) outrageous conduct by the defendant, (2) intention to cause or reckless disregard of the probability of causing emotional distress, (3) severe emotional suffering and (4) actual and proximate causation of the emotional distress. (Golden v. Dungan (1971) 20 Cal.App.3d 295, 302-311 [97 Cal.Rptr. 577]; Fletcher v. Western National Life Ins. Co.