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In WA can a person file a lawsuit against own mother for personality disorder

Asked over 3 years ago - Edmonds, WA

Can you file a law suit against your own biological mother because she has Narcissistic Personality Disorder and caused me life-long emotional and psychological damage?

Is psychological and emotional damage considered personal injury or does it have to be physical? Are cases like these considered "frivolous"?

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Michael E Hendrickson

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Answered over 3 years ago. Speeding / Traffic Ticket Lawyer in Alexandria, VA.

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Yes, you've "nailed it", most juridisdictions would regard such claims as frivolous and disallow any recovery based upon such facts as described.

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Michael E Hendrickson

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Answered over 3 years ago. Speeding / Traffic Ticket Lawyer in Alexandria, VA.

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Yes, you've "nailed it", most jurisdictions would regard such claims as frivolous and disallow any recovery based upon such facts as described.

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Robert Daniel Kelly

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Answered over 3 years ago. Personal Injury Lawyer in Seattle, WA.

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There is a huge debate about whether emotional distress must be manifested in physical symptoms in order to translate into money damages. You can't sue somebody for having a mental disorder. You can sue somebody for intentional infliction of emotional distress. As a practical matter, I doubt whether a jury would look favorably on your situation. I wouldn't go so far as to use the extremely insulting term "frivolous", but it wold probably be unprofitable.

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