The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress can often crop up in employment actions. Draft a three-page paper on the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress in employment. Use the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals as the jurisdiction.
In your paper include the following:
- How the Ninth Circuit defines the tort?
- What elements must be proven to state a case?
- What defenses are available to the employer?
In your opinion, why can an intentional infliction of emotional distress claim be added to an employment discrimination claim?
On a separate page, cite all sources using the Bluebook format.
