Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

In a retrial of a case first tried in 2018, a cancer specialist at UCLA says that she was paid less than male counterparts and that they discriminated against her.

Woman caring for elderly patients in their homes is taken off the job after she complains about being misclassified as an independent contractor.

Intoxicated men get into a fight with security guards.

Loan servicer denies homeowner the right to bring mortgage current (reinstate the loan) after loan goes into default.

Daughter is abused from age 7 to 17 by her adoptive father.

Mechanic sues boss for racial discrimination and many other causes of action.

Neighbor's misuse of easement between homes causes emotional distress and financial loss to plaintiff.

Early morning confrontation between two police officers and a group of Hispanics leads to arrests and claims of police brutality. Permanent injury claimed.

Inmate with scoliosis suffers chronic back pain and prison doctors don't manage his pain well.

Spiritual advisor at Kabbalah Center International is accused of sexually assaulting a member.

Water district supervisors say they wanted to test how cashiers would react in life-threatening situation, so they stage an armed robbery.

Woman says utility company failed to tell her the electrical history of her house, which the utility had once owned; she claims "stray electrical charges" forced her to abandon the home and caused her physical and emotional injury.  

Plaintiff claimed violations of safety regulations and wage/hour law after working many years for UPS. After a failed attempt at a class-action, plaintiff filed individual suit and encouraged many other managers to do the same. Plaintiff said he was fired after an incident fabricated by defendant. Jury awards substantial punitive damages.