Sands v. Living Word Fellowship

OPINION

FABE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Will Sands shot himself after suffering emotional distress allegedly caused by the actions of Living Word Fellowship, a church, and two of its members, Daniel and Lisbeth Hejl. Sands brought suit in superior court against Living Word and the Hejls, alleging three causes of action: (1) negligent infliction of emotional distress, (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress, and (8) abuse of process. The superior court dismissed all of Sands's claims as to both defendants, holding that the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution bars Sands's emotional…