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8 New Mexico opinions name it 1 courts 2004–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Hakkila v. Hakkilagreen
nmctapp · 1991 · cited in 4 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2004–2010
2 sentences

2010Id. {21} Finally, as to the third element, we explained that IIED should be limited in the marital context because of the unique nature of the injuries that must be proved to prevail on an IIED claim.

2010Id. {21} Finally, as to the third element, we explained that IIED should be limited in the marital context because of the unique nature of the injuries that must be proved to prevail on an IIED claim.

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Baldonado v. El Paso Natural Gas Companygreen
nm · 2007 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2016
2 sentences

2016See id. 9 “Accordingly, the mere fact that an actor knows that his conduct is insulting, or will 10 deeply hurt another’s feelings is insufficient to establish liability.” Padwa v. Hadley, 11 1999-NMCA-067, ¶ 11 , 127 N.M. 416 , 981 P.2d 1234 . 12 {9} This case simply does not resemble the types of cases in which our courts have 13 determined that a defendant’s conduct was so outrageous as to permit an IIED claim. 14 For example, in Baldonado, a gas explosion resulted in a fireball and killed twelve 15 members of an extended family. 2008-NMSC-005, ¶ 3 .

2016See id. 9 “Accordingly, the mere fact that an actor knows that his conduct is insulting, or will 10 deeply hurt another’s feelings is insufficient to establish liability.” Padwa v. Hadley, 11 1999-NMCA-067, ¶ 11 , 127 N.M. 416 , 981 P.2d 1234 . 12 {9} This case simply does not resemble the types of cases in which our courts have 13 determined that a defendant’s conduct was so outrageous as to permit an IIED claim. 14 For example, in Baldonado, a gas explosion resulted in a fireball and killed twelve 15 members of an extended family. 2008-NMSC-005, ¶ 3 .

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Trujillo v. Northern Rio Arriba Electric Cooperative, Inc.green
nm · 2001 · cited in 5 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2025
2 sentences

2016See id. 9 “Accordingly, the mere fact that an actor knows that his conduct is insulting, or will 10 deeply hurt another’s feelings is insufficient to establish liability.” Padwa v. Hadley, 11 1999-NMCA-067, ¶ 11 , 127 N.M. 416 , 981 P.2d 1234 . 12 {9} This case simply does not resemble the types of cases in which our courts have 13 determined that a defendant’s conduct was so outrageous as to permit an IIED claim. 14 For example, in Baldonado, a gas explosion resulted in a fireball and killed twelve 15 members of an extended family. 2008-NMSC-005, ¶ 3 .

2016See id. 9 “Accordingly, the mere fact that an actor knows that his conduct is insulting, or will 10 deeply hurt another’s feelings is insufficient to establish liability.” Padwa v. Hadley, 11 1999-NMCA-067, ¶ 11 , 127 N.M. 416 , 981 P.2d 1234 . 12 {9} This case simply does not resemble the types of cases in which our courts have 13 determined that a defendant’s conduct was so outrageous as to permit an IIED claim. 14 For example, in Baldonado, a gas explosion resulted in a fireball and killed twelve 15 members of an extended family. 2008-NMSC-005, ¶ 3 .

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Padwa v. Hadleygreen
nmctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See id. 9 “Accordingly, the mere fact that an actor knows that his conduct is insulting, or will 10 deeply hurt another’s feelings is insufficient to establish liability.” Padwa v. Hadley, 11 1999-NMCA-067, ¶ 11 , 127 N.M. 416 , 981 P.2d 1234 . 12 {9} This case simply does not resemble the types of cases in which our courts have 13 determined that a defendant’s conduct was so outrageous as to permit an IIED claim. 14 For example, in Baldonado, a gas explosion resulted in a fireball and killed twelve 15 members of an extended family. 2008-NMSC-005, ¶ 3 .

2016See id. 9 “Accordingly, the mere fact that an actor knows that his conduct is insulting, or will 10 deeply hurt another’s feelings is insufficient to establish liability.” Padwa v. Hadley, 11 1999-NMCA-067, ¶ 11 , 127 N.M. 416 , 981 P.2d 1234 . 12 {9} This case simply does not resemble the types of cases in which our courts have 13 determined that a defendant’s conduct was so outrageous as to permit an IIED claim. 14 For example, in Baldonado, a gas explosion resulted in a fireball and killed twelve 15 members of an extended family. 2008-NMSC-005, ¶ 3 .

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Matter of Adoption of Doegreen
nm · 1984 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See In re 7 1 Adoption of Doe, 1984-NMSC-024 , ¶ 2, 100 N.M. 764 , 676 P.2d 1329 .

2016See In re 7 1 Adoption of Doe, 1984-NMSC-024 , ¶ 2, 100 N.M. 764 , 676 P.2d 1329 .

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Burton Viestenz v. Fleming Companies, Inc.green
ca10 · 1982 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008The Farmer Court limited the IIED exception to preemption by requiring that “the state tort be either unrelated to employment discrimination or a function of the particularly abusive manner in which the discrimination is accomplished or threatened rather than a function of the actual or threatened discrimination itself.” Id.; see Viestenz v. Fleming Cos., 681 F.2d 699, 703-04 (10th Cir.1982).

2008The Farmer Court limited the IIED exception to preemption by requiring that “the state tort be either unrelated to employment discrimination or a function of the particularly abusive manner in which the discrimination is accomplished or threatened rather than a function of the actual or threatened discrimination itself.” Id.; see Viestenz v. Fleming Cos., 681 F.2d 699, 703-04 (10th Cir.1982).

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Farmer v. United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 25green
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress {10} In Farmer, the United States Supreme Court applied the preemption exception analysis to a state-law IIED claim and held that a union member’s claim of IIED was not necessarily preempted by the NLRA. 430 U.S. at 302-05 , 97 S.Ct. 1056 .

2008Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress {10} In Farmer, the United States Supreme Court applied the preemption exception analysis to a state-law IIED claim and held that a union member’s claim of IIED was not necessarily preempted by the NLRA. 430 U.S. at 302-05 , 97 S.Ct. 1056 .

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cluster 597506green
ca10 · 1993 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress {15} The federal district court, citing Corrigan, 982 F.2d at 1482, ruled that “insofar as Plaintiffs IIED claim is based on Defendant’s actions in conducting its investigation or in adhering to its termination policies, it is likewise preempted by § 301.” As Plaintiff points out, however, the court went on to state that Plaintiffs IIED claim was not preempted to the extent that it was associated with his retaliatory discharge claim. {16} On appeal, Defendants argue only that Plaintiff cannot satisfy the requirements for an IIED claim, and Plaintiff

2004See Carrigan, 982 F.2d at 1482 (stating that claims requiring an analysis of what a CBA permitted were preempted). {18} Accordingly, we do not reach the issue of whether there was evidence to support each element of an IIED claim.

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Silva v. American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employeesgreen
nm · 2001 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Silva II, 2001-NMSC-038, ¶12 , 131 N.M. 364 , 37 P.3d 81 ; Silva I, 106 N.M. at 21 , 738 P.2d at 515 (stating that the principle that the tort of retaliatory discharge is “ ‘unnecessary and inapplicable’ when the employee is protected from wrongful discharge by an employment contract”).

2004See Silva II, 2001-NMSC-038, ¶12 , 131 N.M. 364 , 37 P.3d 81 ; Silva I, 106 N.M. at 21 , 738 P.2d at 515 (stating that the principle that the tort of retaliatory discharge is “ ‘unnecessary and inapplicable’ when the employee is protected from wrongful discharge by an employment contract”).

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Silva v. Albuquerque Assembly & Distribution Freeport Warehouse Corp.green
nm · 1987 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Silva II, 2001-NMSC-038, ¶12 , 131 N.M. 364 , 37 P.3d 81 ; Silva I, 106 N.M. at 21 , 738 P.2d at 515 (stating that the principle that the tort of retaliatory discharge is “ ‘unnecessary and inapplicable’ when the employee is protected from wrongful discharge by an employment contract”).

2004See Silva II, 2001-NMSC-038, ¶12 , 131 N.M. 364 , 37 P.3d 81 ; Silva I, 106 N.M. at 21 , 738 P.2d at 515 (stating that the principle that the tort of retaliatory discharge is “ ‘unnecessary and inapplicable’ when the employee is protected from wrongful discharge by an employment contract”).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Trujillo v. Nora green
nm · 2001
2 sentences

2025Coop., Inc., 2002-NMSC-004, ¶ 25 , 131 N.M. 607 , 41 P.3d 333 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

2025Coop., Inc., 2002-NMSC-004, ¶ 25 , 131 N.M. 607 , 41 P.3d 333 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

42006–2025
Christensen v. Superior Court green
cal · 1991
2 sentences

2006Based on an examination of eases from other jurisdictions, see, e.g., Christensen v. Superi- or Court, 54 Cal.3d 868 , 2 Cal.Rptr.2d 79 , 820 P.2d 181 (1991), the district court predicted that New Mexico appellate courts would adopt a “directed at” requirement. {25} We are not persuaded that a valid IIED claim must include an allegation that the defendant’s conduct was directed at the plaintiff.

2006Based on an examination of eases from other jurisdictions, see, e.g., Christensen v. Superi- or Court, 54 Cal.3d 868 , 2 Cal.Rptr.2d 79 , 820 P.2d 181 (1991), the district court predicted that New Mexico appellate courts would adopt a “directed at” requirement. {25} We are not persuaded that a valid IIED claim must include an allegation that the defendant’s conduct was directed at the plaintiff.

22006–2006
Medina v. Medina green
nmctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2010Medina involved a husband’s claim that his wife was not entitled to her share of community property upon divorce because she had engaged in bigamy following their separation. 2006-NMCA-042, ¶ 5 , 139 N.M. 309 , 131 P.3d 696 .

2010Medina involved a husband’s claim that his wife was not entitled to her share of community property upon divorce because she had engaged in bigamy following their separation. 2006-NMCA-042, ¶ 5 , 139 N.M. 309 , 131 P.3d 696 .

12010–2010
English v. General Electric Co. green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

2008English, 496 U.S. at 81-82 , 86-87 n. 8, 110 S.Ct. 2270 (stating that the respondent’s reliance on decisions determining the preemptive effect of the NLRA was misplaced because “the NLRA, unlike statutes governing the nuclear-employment field, comprehensively deals with labor-management relations from the inception of organizational activity through the negotiation of a collective-bargaining agreement” in order to “provide an informed and coherent labor policy”).

2008English, 496 U.S. at 81-82 , 86-87 n. 8, 110 S.Ct. 2270 (stating that the respondent’s reliance on decisions determining the preemptive effect of the NLRA was misplaced because “the NLRA, unlike statutes governing the nuclear-employment field, comprehensively deals with labor-management relations from the inception of organizational activity through the negotiation of a collective-bargaining agreement” in order to “provide an informed and coherent labor policy”).

12008–2008
Ettenson v. Burke green
nmctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2004Civil Conspiracy {19} Defendants argue that Plaintiffs civil conspiracy claim fails, first, because Plaintiff has not shown that an independent unlawful act was carried out pursuant to the conspiracy, and, second, because Plaintiff has not demonstrated sufficient facts to show a conspiracy existed. {20} To establish civil conspiracy, a plaintiff must demonstrate the following: “(1) that a conspiracy between two or more individuals existed; (2) that specific wrongful acts were carried out by the defendants pursuant to the conspiracy; and (3) that the plaintiff was damaged as a result of such ac

2004Civil Conspiracy {19} Defendants argue that Plaintiffs civil conspiracy claim fails, first, because Plaintiff has not shown that an independent unlawful act was carried out pursuant to the conspiracy, and, second, because Plaintiff has not demonstrated sufficient facts to show a conspiracy existed. {20} To establish civil conspiracy, a plaintiff must demonstrate the following: “(1) that a conspiracy between two or more individuals existed; (2) that specific wrongful acts were carried out by the defendants pursuant to the conspiracy; and (3) that the plaintiff was damaged as a result of such ac

12004–2004

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