Elden v. Sheldon

*269Opinion

MOSK, J.

Plaintiff Richard Elden appeals from a judgment of dismissal after the trial court sustained, without leave to amend, defendants’ demurrer to his complaint alleging causes of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress and loss of consortium.

The issue presented is whether plaintiff, who witnessed the tortious injury and death of the person with whom he shared a cohabitant relationship allegedly akin to a marital relationship, may recover damages for loss of consortium and negligent infliction of emotional distress. We conclude that he may not.

The facts pleaded are few…