United States Eighth Circuit

Plaintiff will prevail on a claim of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress where employers 1) knew of his strong desire to return to work after a serious accident, 2) led him to believe he could return to work, and 3)lied to him about his inability to get along with co-workers.

Appellate Information

• Decided 01/29/2002
• Published 01/29/2002

Judges

• BRIGHT, Circuit Judge., Before BOWMAN, BRIGHT, and HANSEN, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Gary P. Thimsen, argued, Sioux Falls, SD (Melanie L. Carpenter, Sioux Falls, SD, on the brief), for appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Thomas W. Clayton, argued, Sioux Falls, SD, for appellee.