State Rubbish Collectors v. Siliznoff case brief summary

State Rubbish Collectors v. Siliznoff case brief summary

F: D collected trash from the one company, which regarded as within the territory of another member of Abramoff. The D was called and ordered to pay over the collected money to Abramoff. An inspector of the Association told D that D get
down to the board meeting and make agreements about the Acme Brewery. Otherwise, they would physically beat him up, burn the trucks, or put him out of business. Finally, D agreed to join the association and pay for the Acme account. He promised to return the next day and sign the necessary papers. Because of the fright he suffered during this period, he became sick and had to remain away from work for several days.
-> no cause of action for assault, because there is no imminent apprehension.
I: Whether P causing D emotional distress is liable for that emotional distress as well as the physical injury resulted from it. R: P causing D emotional distress is liable for that emotional distress as well as the physical injury resulted from it.
C: Affirmed