Brooklyn Court Case Could Redefine Legal Status of Pets in New York
The court case in Brooklyn seeks to redefine pets' status in law, moving beyond their classification as property to acknowledge their emotional significance.
P'Nut the squirrel can't rest in peace in NY - his headless body held by the state as 'evidence'
P'Nut the Squirrel and his raccoon friend Fred were euthanized for rabies testing, causing distress to their owner.
Brooklyn Court Case Could Redefine Legal Status of Pets in New York
The court case in Brooklyn seeks to redefine pets' status in law, moving beyond their classification as property to acknowledge their emotional significance.
P'Nut the squirrel can't rest in peace in NY - his headless body held by the state as 'evidence'
P'Nut the Squirrel and his raccoon friend Fred were euthanized for rabies testing, causing distress to their owner.
Jury denies damages for family of man buried in wrong grave at California cemetery
Jury found cemetery negligent but did not award damages due to lack of proven emotional trauma.
Man jailed for days after he's mistaken for sex offender during traffic stop, suit says
A man was wrongly arrested and detained in a Los Angeles County jail after a case of mistaken identity, leading to a federal lawsuit alleging civil rights violations.
Mother of one of three men killed driving wrong way down N7 while fleeing gardai sues the State
A mother is suing the Garda Commissioner over her son's death in a crash while evading police.
Jury denies damages for family of man buried in wrong grave at California cemetery
Jury found cemetery negligent but did not award damages due to lack of proven emotional trauma.
Man jailed for days after he's mistaken for sex offender during traffic stop, suit says
A man was wrongly arrested and detained in a Los Angeles County jail after a case of mistaken identity, leading to a federal lawsuit alleging civil rights violations.
Mother of one of three men killed driving wrong way down N7 while fleeing gardai sues the State
A mother is suing the Garda Commissioner over her son's death in a crash while evading police.
Jury Orders Giuliani to Pay $148 Million to Election Workers He Defamed
Rudolph Giuliani has been ordered to pay over $148 million to two former Georgia election workers for defaming them and causing them emotional distress.
The jury awarded the workers $75 million in punitive damages and ordered Giuliani to pay compensatory damages and damages for emotional suffering.
Far right activist sues Los Gatos council members, resident for defamation
Lynley Kerr Hogan is suing for defamation, alleging a conspiracy to exclude her from Democracy Tent meetings, violating her First Amendment rights.
Jury Orders Giuliani to Pay $148 Million to Election Workers He Defamed
Rudolph Giuliani has been ordered to pay over $148 million to two former Georgia election workers for defaming them and causing them emotional distress.
The jury awarded the workers $75 million in punitive damages and ordered Giuliani to pay compensatory damages and damages for emotional suffering.
Far right activist sues Los Gatos council members, resident for defamation
Lynley Kerr Hogan is suing for defamation, alleging a conspiracy to exclude her from Democracy Tent meetings, violating her First Amendment rights.
Teen's family sues judge who ordered her to be handcuffed after she fell asleep
Judge Kenneth J. King is being sued for detaining and humiliating a 15-year-old girl after she fell asleep during a courtroom visit.
Family sues butcher who slaughtered pet pigs when he went to wrong house
A family's beloved pet pigs were accidentally shot by a butcher who mistook their home for the intended site for slaughter.
MTA Sued For $28 Million For Leak of Brooklyn Subway Shooting Pics
The widow of a man fatally shot on a Brooklyn subway train is suing the MTA for $28.5 million for emotional distress.
Jakeba Dockery filed a notice of claim alleging MTA employees took photos of her husband's body on the train.
Realtor handcuffed by Stoneham detectives responding to 911 call can continue lawsuit against town, judge rules
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations against Stoneham police to proceed after finding merit in some of the claims.
Detroit judge sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field trip
Teenage girl sues judge for humiliation after being forced into jail clothing during a field trip to court.
Mattel sued after Wicked dolls list adult film website on packaging
Mattel faces a class action lawsuit for mistakenly linking its doll packaging to an adult entertainment website, causing emotional distress to consumers.
Teen's family sues judge who ordered her to be handcuffed after she fell asleep
Judge Kenneth J. King is being sued for detaining and humiliating a 15-year-old girl after she fell asleep during a courtroom visit.
Family sues butcher who slaughtered pet pigs when he went to wrong house
A family's beloved pet pigs were accidentally shot by a butcher who mistook their home for the intended site for slaughter.
MTA Sued For $28 Million For Leak of Brooklyn Subway Shooting Pics
The widow of a man fatally shot on a Brooklyn subway train is suing the MTA for $28.5 million for emotional distress.
Jakeba Dockery filed a notice of claim alleging MTA employees took photos of her husband's body on the train.
Realtor handcuffed by Stoneham detectives responding to 911 call can continue lawsuit against town, judge rules
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations against Stoneham police to proceed after finding merit in some of the claims.
Detroit judge sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field trip
Teenage girl sues judge for humiliation after being forced into jail clothing during a field trip to court.
Mattel sued after Wicked dolls list adult film website on packaging
Mattel faces a class action lawsuit for mistakenly linking its doll packaging to an adult entertainment website, causing emotional distress to consumers.
4 men arrested, 1 wanted in string of Ontario bank robberies that netted over $2M | CBC News
Multiple bank robberies in Ontario resulted in over $2 million theft, with significant emotional distress reported among witnesses even though no injuries occurred.
Theo Von Breaks Down In Tears As Guest Details Trauma of Children in Gaza
The psychological trauma experienced by Palestinian children is profound and reflects a cycle of shame and distress exacerbated by conflict.
Limerence and Maladaptive Daydreaming
Limerence and Maladaptive Daydreaming are interconnected phenomena that reflect a desire for an imagined, unlimited life.
Karen Read says in interview that murder case left her in 'purgatory'
Karen Read describes her ongoing stress and emotional struggle amidst a murder case that feels like purgatory.
Meet the NYC dog owner arguing his beloved dachshund should be considered family
Dogs should be considered family, not property, in legal terms.
Emotional distress claims over pet deaths deserve re-evaluation under modern perspectives.
Legal definitions of pets influence the potential for emotional damage claims.
US hospital told family their daughter had checked out when in fact she'd died
Mercy San Juan hospital failed to notify Jessie Peterson's family of her death, leading to their year-long search for her.
Actors demand action over 'disgusting' explicit video game scenes
The games industry must improve transparency regarding explicit content to protect performers' well-being.
Dear Abby: I'd rather die young than grow old in this marriage
Women may feel overwhelmed in marriages where partners don't contribute equally financially and emotionally.
Distress can be deadly, especially if you're a woman
Distress can trigger heart attacks, especially in women, by agitating the heart through excess catecholamine release, causing reduced blood vessel dilation and increased heart attack risk.
A cop gave a California man a jaywalking ticket. Then came a 'campaign of hate and revenge'
A police officer and his family faced a prolonged harassment campaign after issuing a jaywalking ticket, leading to a civil lawsuit seeking $5.5 million each.
When notifications pick the wrong time to remind us of something
Notifications and promotional emails can be intrusive and insensitive, causing emotional distress and prompting users to reevaluate their subscriptions and privacy settings.
Dear Abby: I was a stay-at-home mom, and now I take my ex's money. What's wrong with that?
Family relationships can be strained by financial issues and past grievances, causing emotional distress.
Woman to run London Marathon for Samaritans
Running London Marathon in memory of a father to support Samaritans and encourage open conversations about emotional distress.
Harriette Cole: I cried in a meeting when the big boss yelled at me. What do I do now?
Address workplace issues with your direct boss for guidance and support.
Observe behavior of senior executives for insights on company culture and professional conduct.
Angry mob hurls abuse at vicar and chases worshippers down the road
Innocent parents and a vicar chased by conspiracy theorists accusing them of eating babies.
Baseless Satanic cult paedophile conspiracy led by trolls online affected innocent families.
Bone-Chilling AI Scam Fakes Your Loved Ones' Voices to Demand Hostage Ransom
Scammers are now using AI to enhance their tactics, such as spoofing voices to demand ransom.
Incidents like fake hostage situations can be extremely unsettling and emotionally distressing.
Here Are 6 Surprising Things That Can Happen When You Have An Orgasm
Postcoital dysphoria is not uncommon, even in happy relationships.
Seeking therapy can help individuals understand and manage feelings of sadness or guilt after sex.
Scammers used AI to tell the world I was dead. Why? I had to find out why
Death hoaxes on the internet can spread quickly and cause distress to those involved.
Scammers use clickbait tactics like fake obituaries to attract online traffic.
As a psychologist I have witnessed a surge in climate grief. This is what I tell my clients | Carly Dober
The climate crisis is causing escalating emotional distress, particularly among young people.
Psychologists are working within an eco-psychological framework to address the emotional toll and teach coping strategies.
33 Calm-Down Techniques to Try With Kids
Being a parent could be like riding a rollercoaster, with emotions taking the front seat.
Connecticut town must pay $100,000 to family after teacher showed Kenrick Lamar video in class
Showing inappropriate content in educational settings can have severe emotional consequences for students.