Can I sue for emotional distress in small claims court in California?

Can I sue for emotional distress in small claims court in California?

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in California To win an IIED claim, a plaintiff must show that: The defendant's conduct was intentionally meant to cause the plaintiff emotional distress OR the defendant acted with reckless disregard of the fact that the conduct would cause the plaintiff emotional distress.

How much can I sue for in California Small Claims Court?

$10,000You can sue for up to $10,000, if you are an individual or a sole proprietor. Corporations and other entities are limited to $5,000. In addition, a party (individuals or corporations) can file no more than two claims exceeding $2,500 in any court throughout the State of California during a calendar year.

How much money can you get for suing for emotional distress?

You can recover up to $250,000 in pain and suffering, or any non-economic damages.

How is pain and suffering calculated in California?

are calculated as a base figure. Then, a multiplier is selected to calculate pain and suffering. For example, if a car accident victim has $10,000 in economic damages and a multiplier of '2' was selected for their pain and suffering, then their pain and suffering would be valued at $20,000.