Colbert v. Moomba Sports, Inc.

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Jay Colbert’s daughter, Denise Colbert, drowned after inhaling carbon monoxide fumes while hanging onto a motorboat as it was moving. He sued the boat manufacturer and others on several theories, including failure to warn of the danger of carbon monoxide exposure and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants and the Court of Appeals affirmed. Mr. Colbert maintains that the Court of Appeals improperly imposed additional requirements for bringing a claim of negligent infliction of emotional distress beyond those…