Teenager Bicycle Incident Law

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In U.S. Tort law, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) occurs when a defendant intentionally or recklessly inflicts severe emotional distress on another. The plaintiff must prove that the defendants conduct was extreme and outrageous and that the actions caused the distress. Key cases include Harris v. Jones, Taylor v. Metzger, and Buckley v. Trenton Saving Fund Society. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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i have an issue regarding tort law
Hello Jimmu, I'd be happy to help you with information on tort law. Could you please provide more details about your issue? This will help me give you more relevant information.
A teenager was riding a bicycle when she saw a classmate walking toward her. The teenager rode quickly toward the classmate, knowing that he would think she would run into him on her current trajectory. The teenager was not purposefully trying to harm or touch him. The classmate saw the teenager riding toward him and yelled at her to stop. The teenager swerved at the last moment and avoided hitting him. The classmate had a panic attack because he thought that the teenager would hit him.
Thanks for explaining, Jimmu. Based on the situation, it seems like the issue is related to emotional distress. Here's some general information:
- In Thailand's Civil and Commercial Code, there is no specific provision for emotional distress.
- However, the court may rule in favor of the victim if they can prove that the act caused them distress.
Do consult a local attorney to understand more about your options.
im in the united states
Thank you for clarifying your location, Jimmu. In U.S tort law, there's a concept called "Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED)" which might apply here:
- IIED occurs when a defendant intentionally or recklessly inflicts severe emotional distress on another.
- The plaintiff must prove that the defendant's conduct was extreme and outrageous.
- The defendant's actions must be the cause of the distress.
Please consult a local attorney for further advice.
what are some case that can help me prove my case
Here are some U.S cases related to IIED:
- Harris v. Jones, * Md. * (*): Established that the plaintiff must prove the seriousness of their emotional distress.
- Taylor v. Metzger, * N.J. * (*): Ruled that a single racial slur could be considered extreme and outrageous conduct.
- Buckley v. Trenton Saving Fund Society, * N.J. * (*): Established a link between workplace harassment and IIED.
Remember, these may or may not be directly applicable to your case. Speak to a local attorney for advice.