Which of the following is NOT an element required to recover to establish liability for negligent infliction of emotional distress claim? A. The defendant engaged in extreme and outrageous conduct. B. The conduct subjected the plaintiff to public humiliation. C. The conduct caused severe emotional distress. D. The conduct resulted in physical symptoms or bodily harm.

Which of the following is NOT an element required to recover to establish liability for negligent infliction of emotional distress claim? A. The defendant engaged in extreme and outrageous conduct. B. The conduct subjected the plaintiff to public humiliation. C. The conduct caused severe emotional distress. D. The conduct resulted in physical symptoms or bodily harm.

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Chapter4: Professional Legal Liability

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