Infliction of Emotional Distress

Infliction of Emotional Distress refers to a legal claim where one person causes severe emotional suffering to another through extreme or outrageous conduct. In the context of crime against a person, this can occur through actions like threats, harassment, or intentional humiliation that go beyond everyday insults or annoyances. The affected individual must demonstrate that the behavior was not only distressing but also unreasonable and egregious. Successful claims can lead to legal consequences for the perpetrator and may result in compensation for the emotional harm caused to the victim.