NIED
Law & Legal abbreviation · Litigation
| Stands for | Negligent infliction of emotional distress |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
NIED stands for Negligent infliction of emotional distress, a litigation abbreviation.
Tort claim for emotional distress caused by another's negligence, allowed only in limited circumstances, such as when the plaintiff was in the zone of physical danger or witnessed a close relative's serious injury. States differ widely on its availability.
Example: The mother's NIED claim rests on watching the truck strike her son in the crosswalk.
Usage notes
California's Dillon v. Legg (1968) allowed bystander recovery, later narrowed by Thing v. La Chusa (1989) to close relatives present at the scene. Some states still require a physical injury or physical symptoms. It is usually pleaded alongside other negligence claims.
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.