Question

Suppose that a father is walking his young daughter to school when a driver of an automobile negligently runs off the road and onto the​ sidewalk, hitting the girl but not her father. The young girl dies from her injuries. The father suffers severe emotional distress by seeing his daughter die and manifests his distress by suffering physically. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the​ father's right to sue and recover damages from the driver of the​ automobile?
A. The father can sue and recover damages from the driver of the automobile for intentional infliction of emotional distress for the severe distress he suffered by seeing his daughter die.
B. The father cannot sue the driver since tort law does not recognize strict liability for automobile accidents.
C. The father cannot sue the driver since the driver did not intend to cause harm.
D. The father can sue and recover damages from the driver of the automobile for negligent infliction of emotional distress for the severe distress he suffered by seeing his daughter die.
E. The father cannot sue the driver since he did not suffer physical injury himself.

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

A