THING V. LA CHUSA
Cal. Sup. Ct., 48 Cal.3d 644, 771 P.2d 814 (1989)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This is a review of an order that reversed a dismissal of an
emotional distress action for damages.
FACTS: Thing's (P) son was injured by a car driven by La Chusa (D). P was nearby but
neither saw nor heard the accident but found out about it from her daughter. P saw her
bloody and unconscious child at the scene of the accident. P sued D for emotional distress.
A motion for summary judgment resulted in a dismissal; P did not observe the accident. The
court of appeals reversed that ruling. The California Supreme Court granted a review.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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