Watson v. Dixon, 130 N.C. App. 47, 51 (N.C. Ct. App. 1998)

Instructions

Assignment #1 Please read the following case: Watson v. Dixon, 130 N.C. App. 47, 51 (N.C. Ct. App. 1998).The case is available here:http://nationalparalegal.edu/uploads/118130_N_C__App__47__51.pdfThen, please answer, in one to two paragraphs each, each of the following questions:1)    What were the essential facts of that case?2)    What are the elements of intentional infliction of emotional distress under North Carolina law?3)    How were the elements of intentional infliction of emotional distress applied to that case? In other words, explain why the court concluded that there was enough evidence to establish intentional infliction of emotional distress.Please do not worry about or discuss the negligent retention issue. Were only interested in the intentional infliction of emotional distress elements of this case.                  An IRAC-style essay is NOT necessary for this assignment.

Answer

What were the essential facts of the case? The case discusses Sarah Joan Watson (plaintiff) and Bobby Dixon (defendant). They are workers of Duke University both working in the sterile processing department of Duke University. It is evident also that Bobby Dixon has a reputation for being a joker, playful and also intimidated new employees. In addition, Sarah Joan Watson had disclosed behavior of Dixon's to various departments including assistant director in-charge of the Sterile Processing Department. The other fact is that the senior staffs at Duke University acted reluctantly to the case brought to them by Watson and in a way they approved the act. For instance, Eunice Haskins-Turrentine was reluctant.What are the elements of intentional infliction of emotional distress under North Caro...

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