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Are the survivors entitled to recover damages for their emotional distress?

April 26, 2017Damages distress Emotional entitled recover survivors

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Are the survivors entitled to recover damages for their emotional distress?

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Yes and no. Under California law, the heirs are entitled to recover compensation for loss of love, companionship, comfort, society, affection, solace or moral support. However, they are not entitled to recover for grief.