Horwell v. Oregon Episcopal School

Plaintiff appeals from a summary judgment for defendants Oregon Episcopal School and Summers 1 in this action for negligent infliction of emotional distress and loss of parental consortium. Plaintiff is the minor daughter of Marion Horwell, who died allegedly as the result of defendants’ negligence in connection with a mountain climbing expedition. After alleging the details of the expedition and the negligence, plaintiff alleged:

“As a direct and proximate result of defendants’ negligence as set forth above, Marion Horwell developed hypothermia and died.

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“As a direct and proximate…