Reynolds v. Highland Manor, Inc.

Penland, J.:

Plaintiff, Angelina Reynolds, filed suit for negligent infliction of emotional distress against defendant, Highland Manor, Inc., the owner of a Holiday Inn located in Great Bend. Plaintiff alleged that in May 1995, she accidentally picked up a used condom left in her motel room. Plaintiff claimed that as a result of defendant’s negligence, she suffered emotional distress due to her fear of contracting AIDS. The district' court granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment. We agree with the district court and affirm.

In May 1995, plaintiff and her family checked into the Holiday…