Best v. Duke University

GREENE, Judge.

Herman Best (plaintiff) brought the instant action against Duke University (defendant) and asserted causes of action for malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and punitive damages. At the close of the plaintiff’s evidence, defendant moved for directed verdict as to all of plaintiff’s claims. The motions were granted for intentional infliction of emotional distress and punitive damages. The claims for malicious prosecution and negligent infliction of emotional distress were submitted to the jury which…