Nebraska's (More or Less) Stable Approach to "Extreme and Outrageous Conduct" and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Brandon ex rel. Estate of Brandon v. County of Richardson, 261 Neb. 636, 624 N.W.2d 604 (2001)

Authors

Matthew M. Munderloh, University of Nebraska College of LawFollow

Abstract

I. Introduction . . . . . 1288

II. Factual Background of Brandon . . . . . 1290

III. Relevant Law: The Legal Framework of IIED in Nebraska . . . . . 1296

A. Section 46 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts . . . . . 1296

B. Past IIED Claims Brought Before the Nebraska Supreme Court . . . . . 1298

IV. Analysis of Brandon ex rel. Estate of Brandon v. County of Richardson . . . . . 1301

A. Brandon Is Generally Within the Parameters of Section 46 . . . . . 1302

B. The Court's Emphasis on Laux's Tone of Voice Is Questionable . . . . . 1304

C. "Extreme and Outrageous Conduct" in Nebraska: Just How Slippery Does Brandon Make the Slope? . . . . . 1305

1. Concerns of a Slippery Slope Quieted: Section 46 Stands Strong . . . . . 1306

2. Uncertain but Predictable: Language-Based Conduct and the Future of IIED in Nebraska . . . . . 1310

V. Conclusion . . . . . 1312

Recommended Citation

Matthew M. Munderloh, Nebraska's (More or Less) Stable Approach to "Extreme and Outrageous Conduct" and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Brandon ex rel. Estate of Brandon v. County of Richardson, 261 Neb. 636, 624 N.W.2d 604 (2001), 81 Neb. L. Rev. (2002)
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