Can I sue someone for mental abuse??

Question

Can i sue someone for mental abuse?? How does this work? My ex bf constantly told me he was going to kill himself, becasue he ogt a one night stand pregant before we met. He was "devestated". I told him to get prof help, but he wanted to talk to me only, so I listened and worried. Every other day he would say that he was going to do it, and how. Then when I help him, he leaves me to be with the mother, theone night stand,. And he was so cold and hurtful to me. Now I had to go to therapy for 6 months and still am because of the hurt and worry and deciet he put me thru. Its not fair. I have had a a terrible time with this. What do I do? I got sick,I couldnt funtion, I lost alot of wieght. Who does this and how can someone get away with this?? Please advise. Thanks

Answer 1

You can't sue. If he's causing you so much trouble then just leave. Get a restraining order if he won't leave you alone.

Answer 2

You can sue. The theory of liability is called "intentional infliction of emotional distress." It is extremely hard to prove, and is not available in all jurisdictions, so you would have to say where you lived to get the full answer.

One of the biggest problems you are going to find with such a suit is proving that he knew or should have known that he would cause you the psychological pain you have experienced. Even if you are able to prove that, he, in defense, will likely say that if he should have known it, then you should have known it as well and gotten the heck out of the relationship back when he was using you as a free shrink. For every tort, the defendant has a duty to mitigate damages, and here you seem to have failed in your duty.

But the short answer is yes: to every problem, the law provides a solution, it's just not necessarily easy or worth it.

Answer 3

No. Sometimes, no matter how hurtful, you have to chalk up mentally abusive situations to experience. Next time, before you spend so much time on someone you should turn around and leave.

When someone threatens suicide you should hang up the phone. Then you have 2 choices: Calling the police or doing nothing. Everyone is responsible for their own mental health. You went to therapy because you were in a difficult place so can they. You took care of yourself. Just don't let this happen again. You can not control other people so learn to control yourself and start spotting people earlier the game who will threaten suicide again. Call the suicide help line and ask them for some of the early signs for this type of person.

Answer 4

You might find a lawyer to take this case if you have the money to pay. I doubt you would prevail in this type of lawsuit. I don't mean to sound unsympathetic but you allowed this person to do this to you. You, and you alone, must take charge of negative circumstances/situations that you have the ability to change. Treat this as a learning experience.

Answer 5

There's an old saying that goes, "You can't get blood from a turnip" Yes, this is America, anyone can sue anyone for anything... the question is, what do you really expect to get from him. It sounds like his pockets are probably empty. Would legal action really be worth it? I think not.

Answer 6

You are not likely to suceed, but there is a cause of action that may be possible. It is called Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. You will absolutely need your medical records to prove the extent of the distress. Take these to a lawyer. Without them, no one will take your case.

Answer 7

You can sue for anything I guess. There are no limits but your case is a chuckle. It sucks don't even try. You could have dumped him at any time. Your fault get over it.

Answer 8

No you can't - you allowed yourself to be in that situation. You cannot sue someone for something you allow them to do to you.

Answer 9

just get over it and move on. It's not worth your time and chalk this one up to experience.

Answer 10

im not sure, i suppose you could... contact a lawyer and see if you have a case