Strauss v. Cilek
Iowa Court of Appeals
418 N.W.2d 378 (1987)
Relevant factsFree
Strauss (plaintiff) learned his childhood friend Cilek (defendant) had been having a year-long affair with his wife during a period when Strauss and his wife were already having marital difficulties; Strauss had since filed for divorce and sued Cilek for intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED). Cilek moved for summary judgment, which the trial court denied, ruling for Strauss instead, and Cilek appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a defendant's participation in a consensual sexual relationship with a married woman is considered outrageous conduct sufficient to sustain a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress.