Kuselias v. Southern New England Tel. Co., No. Cv 910322295s (Oct. 28, 1996)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]MEMORANDUM OF DECISION ON MOTION TO SET ASIDE THE VERDICT DID THE COURT ERR IN NOT FINDING THAT THE NEGLIGENT INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS WAS BARRED BY THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVISION OF THE WORKER'S COMPENSATIONS ACT?

If the injury for which the employee brings suit against an employer is compensable under the act, the suit is barred. A way to approach the problem is to examine the court manufactured test that must be satisfied to prove coverage under the act. Our court has said the following:

"It is axiomatic of…