infliction
noun
in·flic·tion
in-ˈflik-shən 
1
: the act of inflicting
2
: something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted
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Pisciotta is also suing for counts of assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and other charges.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence, according to the Connecticut Mirror.
Anthony Spinella, her attorney, told the Connecticut Mirror that Ortiz was seeking $3 million in damages.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Gates and Medical Diagnostic Choices were found liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and fraud in the civil lawsuit in March 2024.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 21 June 2025
Joe took the affirmative step of filing a lawsuit for defamation against Dixon in April, and also against Dixon's lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 20 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence, according to the Connecticut Mirror.
Anthony Spinella, her attorney, told the Connecticut Mirror that Ortiz was seeking $3 million in damages.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Gates and Medical Diagnostic Choices were found liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and fraud in the civil lawsuit in March 2024.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 21 June 2025
Joe took the affirmative step of filing a lawsuit for defamation against Dixon in April, and also against Dixon's lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 20 June 2025
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“Infliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infliction. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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