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Definition of infliction
1 : the act of inflicting
2 : something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted
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According to attorney Lisa Bloom, Kardashian could face up to six months in jail for his actions, and Chyna could also choose to sue Kardashian for damages based on the infliction of emotional distress.
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The family's lawsuit alleges breach of contract, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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The suit also alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and punitive damages.
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Cosby Allegedly Told Complainant to Lie About Her Age Filed in 2014, Huth’s lawsuit alleges Cosby committed sexual battery and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
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His weapons were cruel words, the infliction of guilt and intimidation through rage.
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The suit seeks unspecified damages for sexual harassment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent retention against SunTrust Banks.
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Judy Huth has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court claiming sexual battery and infliction of emotional distress during an incident at the Playboy Mansion, according to court documents.
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Her suit alleges racial and gender discrimination, harassment, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination, assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and wrongful termination.
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