We are asked to extend a cause of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress to include a parent and stepparent who were not present and did not contemporaneously observe the accident which resulted in the death of their son/stepson. We decline for reasons stated in Dillon v. Legg (1968)
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MADIGAN v. CITY OF SANTA ANA
Docket No. 30173.
145 Cal.App.3d 607 (1983)
193 Cal. Rptr. 593
PATRICIA MADIGAN et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. CITY OF SANTA ANA et al., Defendants and Respondents.
Court of Appeals of California, Fourth District, Division Three.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
July 29, 1983.
July 29, 1983.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Klinger, Leevan & Glassman and Michael S. Glassman for Plaintiffs and Appellants.
Kinkle, Rodiger & Spriggs, Judith I. Lang, George Vujovich and Patterson & Lucas for Defendants and Respondents.
Court of Appeals of California, Fourth District, Division Three.
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