Sinn v. Burd
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
404 A.2d 672 (1979)
Relevant factsFree
Sinn (plaintiff) witnessed from her front door as her young daughter was fatally struck by Burd's (defendant) car near the family mailbox, and sued for the resulting emotional distress despite being outside the traditional zone of physical danger.
IssueFree
Whether a plaintiff may recover for emotional injuries even if she is outside the physical zone of danger created by a tortfeasor's negligence if certain conditions are met.