Blackwell v. Dykes Funeral Homes, Inc.

OPINION

BAKER, Judge.

Today we onee again revisit the seope of our "impact rule" as it relates to a claim for the negligent infliction of emotional distress. Appellants-plaintiffs Phillip, Marcia and Michele Blackwell (collectively, the Blackwells) appeal the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the appellees-defendants Dykes Funeral Home, Inc., (Dykes) and Graceland Cemetery Association, Inc. (Graceland), regarding their claims against the appellants for negligent infliction of emotional distress. Specifically, the Blackwells contend that the trial court's entry of summary…