Haverbush v. Powelson

In this action for intentional infliction of emotional distress, the trial court, sitting as finder of fact, found in favor of plaintiff and awarded him damages of $11,615. The trial court also issued a permanent injunction forbidding defendant from contacting or harassing plaintiff and requiring defendant to apply for a lateral transfer at the parties’ place of employment. Defendant now appeals as of right, and we affirm.

Plaintiff Thomas Haverbush is an orthopedic surgeon who since 1974 has conducted about sixty percent of his practice at Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma, Michigan.…