What is considered "outrageous" behaviour by a defendant in a civil case?
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The following excerpt is from Clark v. County Of Tulare, CASE NO. CV-F-09-2106 LJO JLT (E.D. Cal. 2010):
Behavior may be considered "outrageous" if a defendant (1) abuses a relation or position which gives him power to damage the plaintiff's interest; (2) knows the plaintiff is susceptible to injuries through mental distress; or (3) acts intentionally or unreasonably with the recognition that the acts are likely to result in illness through mental distress...." Molko v. Holy Spirit Assn, 46 Cal.3d 1092, 762 P.2d 46 (1988).
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