California Court of Appeal

A plaintiff who observed defendant abuse his elderly mother-in-law does not have a claim for the negligent infliction of emotional distress (NIED) because he is not "closely related," nor can he allege a claim for NIED under the theory that he was a direct victim.

Appellate Information

• Decided 01/31/2002
• Published 01/31/2002

Judges

• LAMBDEN, J.

Court

• California Court of Appeal

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
•  Lanahan & Reilley, Sacramento, Daniel F. Crowley, Cheryl P. Martinsen, Santa Rosa, for Plaintiff and Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Horvitz & Levy, Peter Abrahams, Encino, Wendy S. Albers, Santa Monica, Bjork Lawrence, Robert K. Lawrence, Oakland, Douglas E. Watts, for Defendant and Respondent.