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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The lawsuit accuses the driver, named as a defendant, of assault and battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The suit claims negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, abuse of process and false imprisonment.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The family is suing the company for breach of contract, negligence, infliction of emotional distress and violation of the California Health and Safety Code.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The jury also found true allegations of infliction of death or great bodily injury on each count, making Coleman ineligible for probation, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The suit claims negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, abuse of process and false imprisonment.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The family is suing the company for breach of contract, negligence, infliction of emotional distress and violation of the California Health and Safety Code.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The jury also found true allegations of infliction of death or great bodily injury on each count, making Coleman ineligible for probation, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Infliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infliction. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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