Q: Could I have more info on the legal theory of emotional distress? Is it possible to go through with it?
I’m trying to see if I can find more info about it so I can find a lawyer and go through with jt
A:
I think you are requesting information on the intentional tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress. If this is the case, it means that someone who suffers emotional distress as a result of someone else's intentional or reckless outrageous conduct could be entitled to a legal remedy. You must speak with a Virginia attorney on this if you contemplate action on such a legal theory. Although torts (civil wrongs) such as this have standard common law elements, they also have features that are defined by state law. One thing to keep in mind in virtually all jurisdictions is that intentional torts (which this is) often have very short statutes of limitations. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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