Insurers' Liability for Emotional Distress: D'Ambrosio v. Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Co., —Pa. Super. Ct.—, 396 A.2d 780 (1978)

Authors

Leland B. Jones, University of Nebraska College of LawFollow

Abstract

This Note analyzes D'Ambrosio v. Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Co. and the evolution of the doctrine of recovery for emotional distress caused by a breach of contract.

I. Introduction

II. Facts

III. History of the Tort

IV. Actions for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

V. The New Tort for Breach of Contract

VI. Conclusion

Recommended Citation

Leland B. Jones, Insurers' Liability for Emotional Distress: D'Ambrosio v. Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Co., —Pa. Super. Ct.—, 396 A.2d 780 (1978), 58 Neb. L. Rev. 1167 (1979)
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