Gaspar v. Village Missions

In this action for negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault and battery, and clergy malpractice, plaintiff appeals a summary judgment granted in favor of defendants on the ground that the statute of limitations had run. We affirm.

Defendant Village Missions is the parent organization of defendant Pacific Community Church, whose pastor was defendant Hutton. In 1991, plaintiff, a 42-year-old resident of Bandon, met for spiritual guidance with Hutton following her brother’s death. While meeting with Hutton, plaintiff suffered an anxiety attack, which Hutton interpreted as…