The phrase "intentional infliction" refers to causing harm or suffering to someone on purpose. It means deliberately doing something that could harm or offend someone, causing them emotional distress or physical pain. Full definition
The Superior Court allowed defendant's motion to dismiss on the claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress and fraud, and later allowed defendant's motion for summary judgment on the claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress and battery. (bwglaw.com)
To recover in an action for intentional infliction of emotional distress, a plaintiff must show (1) conduct that is intentional or reckless; (2) conduct that is also extreme and outrageous; (3) a causal connection between the wrongful conduct and the emotional distress; and (4) emotional distress that is severe. (famlawconsult.com)
In addition, the Georgia appellate courts addressed matters of first impression regarding the duties of managing members of insolvent limited liability companies, as well as whether business entities can bring claims based on injuries typically thought to be personal in nature, such as intentional infliction of emotional distress. (bryancave.com)