Erin Andrews Civil Trial Day 7 Part 3 03/03/16 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Court proceedings in a personal injury case involving allegations of negligence and emotional distress.

Key Insights

• 🛄 The court proceedings involve discussions regarding exhibits, evidence, and the inclusion of claims in the complaint.
• 🖤 The defense argues against the inclusion of agency and joint venture claims, citing lack of evidence and contractual language.
• 🖤 The defense seeks the dismissal of the claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress due to lack of physical injury.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What are the main issues being discussed in the court proceedings?

The main issues being discussed include the admission of exhibits, the dismissal of certain claims in the complaint, and the claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Q: Why is the defense arguing against the inclusion of agency and joint venture claims?

The defense argues that there is no evidence of an agency or joint venture relationship between the defendants and that the claims are unsupported by the contract and case law.

Q: What is the defense's argument against the claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress?

The defense contends that there has been no allegation or proof of physical injury, which is required to support a claim for emotional damages in an ordinary negligence claim.

Q: What actions are being taken by the plaintiffs to address the defense's arguments?

The plaintiffs have dismissed their claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress but argue that the claim should still be included in the complaint. They also propose amending the complaint to reinforce the claim.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The defense and plaintiffs are discussing the admission of various exhibits and evidence in the case.

• The defense is arguing against the inclusion of certain claims in the complaint, including agency and joint venture claims.

• The defense is also arguing for the dismissal of the claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress based on lack of physical injury.