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Daley v. LaCroix

Michigan Supreme Court

179 N.W.2d 390 (Mich. 1970)

Torts
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LaCroix's (defendant) car went off the road and struck a utility pole near the Daleys' home, causing an electrical explosion that produced no direct physical impact on the Daleys but allegedly caused physical symptoms including traumatic neurosis and nervous upset; the trial court granted LaCroix a directed verdict on the emotional-distress claim, and the court of appeals affirmed.

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Whether a plaintiff may recover damages for negligent infliction of emotional distress even if no physical impact occurred at the time of the negligence.

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