Vetter v. Morgan

Briscoe, C.J.:

Laura Vetter appeals the summary judgment dismissal of her intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault, and negligence claims against Chad Morgan for injuries sustained in an automobile accident. We affirm the summary judgment in favor of Morgan on the tort of outrage claim, and reverse and remand for further proceedings on the balance of Vetter’s claims against Morgan.

Vetter was injured when her van ran off the road after an encounter with a car owned by Morgan’s father and driven by Dana Gaither. Morgan and Jerrod Faulkner were passengers in the car. Vetter was alone…