Mass Media and Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

Defines negligent infliction of emotional distress, traces the development of such suits brought in the nonmedia context, analyzes actions brought against the mass media, and considers their implications. (FL)

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Published inJournalism Quarterly Vol. 62; no. 3; p. 523
Main Author Drechsel, Robert E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1985
Subjects
Court Litigation
Emotional Distress
Journalism
Legal Responsibility
Mass Media
Mass Media Effects
Media Research
Mental Health
Negligence
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Summary:Defines negligent infliction of emotional distress, traces the development of such suits brought in the nonmedia context, analyzes actions brought against the mass media, and considers their implications. (FL)