Roberts v. Auto-Owners Insurance

Our order granting leave to appeal in this case directed the parties to brief the following two issues:(1) whether the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress exists in this jurisdiction; and, if so,(2) whether plaintiffs adequately pled and proved an intentional infliction of emotional distress. [419 Mich 933 (1984).]

Since we conclude that plaintiff failed even to meet the threshold requirements of proof to make out a prima facie claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress, we are constrained from reaching the issue as to whether this modern tort should be formally…