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DORNFELD v. OBERG

Nos. C2-92-216, C8-92-219.

503 N.W.2d 115 (1993)

Barbara J. DORNFELD, Respondent, v. Scott Lee OBERG, Appellant (C2-92-216) Respondent (C8-92-219), and American Family Insurance Company, Respondent (C2-92-216) Appellant (C8-92-219).

Supreme Court of Minnesota.

July 23, 1993.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Eric J. Magnuson, Louise A. Dovere, Stephen O. Plunkett, Minneapolis, for American Family Ins.

Karen J. Kingsley, St. Paul, for Scott Oberg.

James C. Wicka, Leanne G. Litfin, Minneapolis, for respondent.

Heard, considered, and decided by the court en banc.

OPINION

KEITH, Chief Justice.

This case raises the issue of whether a cause of action exists for intentional or reckless infliction of emotional distress where a person claims to have suffered severe emotional distress as a result of being present at the death of a family member.

Respondent Barbara Dornfeld brought suit against appellants Scott Oberg and American Family Insurance Company, claiming both negligent and intentional infliction of emotional...

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