SEGAL v. LYNCH

DOCKET NO. A-0805-08T2

993 A.2d 1229 (2010)

413 N.J. Super. 171

Moses SEGAL, Individually, E.S., a Minor by Her Guardian ad Litem, Moses Segal, and W.S., a Minor by His Guardian ad Litem, Moses Segal, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. Cynthia LYNCH, an Individual, Defendant-Respondent.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided May 3, 2010.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven M. Resnick, Short Hills, argued the cause for appellants (Budd Larner, attorneys; Mr. Resnick, of counsel and on the brief; Christopher R. Paldino, on the brief).

Helen A. Nau, Newark, argued the cause for respondent (Krovatin Klingeman, attorneys; Ms. Nau, on the brief).

Before Judges FUENTES, GILROY and SIMONELLI.


The opinion of the court was delivered by FUENTES, J.A.D.

This appeal requires us to determine whether the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress is a cognizable cause of action when the supporting factual allegations are rooted in the parent-child relationship. Specifically, plaintiff, the father of two minor children, filed a complaint in the Law Division alleging on his own behalf, and as guardian ad litem...

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