United States Ninth Circuit
Stacy v. Rederiet Otto Danielsen, A.S., 09-15579
In an action for negligent infliction of emotional distress arising from a maritime collision, dismissal of the action is reversed where plaintiff alleged that he was within the zone of danger and that he suffered emotional distress from the fright caused by the negligent action of defendants, and nothing more was required to assert a cause of action cognizable under maritime law.
Appellate Information
- Decided 06/29/2010
- Published 06/29/2010
Judges
- John Noonan
Court
- United States Ninth Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- John J. Hughes, James J. Tamulski