Intentional infliction of emotional distress

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002680",
  "term": "Intentional infliction of emotional distress",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A tort claim alleging that a defendant's extreme and outrageous conduct intentionally or recklessly caused severe emotional suffering to another person. The conduct must be beyond the bounds of decency and considered intolerable in a civilized community. This tort requires proof of actual severe emotional distress.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/intentional-infliction-of-emotional-distress/"
}