infliction
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In March 2026, the classmate filed a civil lawsuit naming Griffin, ghostwriter Sam Lansky and the book’s publisher, alleging invasion of privacy, negligence and infliction of emotional distress.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maurice Leiter allowed Svetnoy's claims of negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress, but threw out a claim of assault, according to documents released on Friday.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
The family is suing the company for breach of contract, negligence, infliction of emotional distress and violation of the California Health and Safety Code.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026
The plaintiffs sued Baldwin, his El Dorado Pictures company and Rust Movie Productions LLC, alleging negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2025
The possibility of such an infliction seemed so terrible to poor Polly that she actually shuddered as she heard it.
From Barrington Volume I (of II) by Charles James Lever
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