Valenzuela v. Aquino

OPINION

HECHT, Justice.

Dr. Eduardo Aquino and his family (“Aquino”) sued Elíseo Valenzuela, Jr., and others (“Valenzuela”) for damages resulting from picketing near the Aquino home and for an injunction against continued picketing. Aquino based his action on two theories, negligent infliction of emotional distress and breach of privacy, but at trial before a jury Aquino obtained jury findings on only the first theory. The trial court rendered judgment on the verdict, awarding Aquino damages against Valenzuela and permanently enjoining Valenzuela from picketing within 400 feet of the Aquino…