An employee may have a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) against his or her employer in cases in which an employer purposely causes severe emotional distress to the employee as a result of extreme and outrageous conduct. Examples of IIED claims can include racial insults, sexual harassment, or conduct that threatens an employee's physical security (although a physical injury is not necessary).
To establish a claim for IIED, a plaintiff must establish:
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