THING v. LA CHUSA Cal. Sup. Ct., 48 Cal.3d 644, 771 P.2d 814 (1989). CASE BRIEF

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.

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