United States DC Circuit

Intentional infliction of emotional distress claims against the Republic of Iran, brought by nieces and nephews of an abductee held by a terrorist organization, were properly rejected as claimants are not direct victims under Restatement (2nd) of Torts section 46(1), or "immediate family" members under section 46(2).

Appellate Information

• Argued 12/06/2002
• Decided 01/17/2003
• Published 01/17/2003

Judges

• Before:  EDWARDS, ROGERS, and GARLAND, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States DC Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Steven R. Perles argued the cause for appellants.   With him on the briefs was Thomas F. Fay., Abigail V. Carter argued the cause for amicus curiae in support of affirmance.   With her on the brief were Steven H. Goldblatt, appointed by the court, Lyndsy B. Rutherford, and Stephanie Cotilla.