In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases-Report No. 18-03.

*1017 The Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases (Committee) has submitted proposed changes to the standard jury instructions and asks that the Court authorize the instructions for publication and use. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

The Committee, following study and drafting by a subcommittee, and upon its own further consideration and refinement, has proposed a new set of civil jury instructions that cover the substantive cause of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress. Specifically, the following new instructions under new…