Explain the rationale behind the requirement of demonstrating physical harm to recover damages in cases of intentional infliction of emotional distress

What will be an ideal response?

Some people argue that the requirement of physical harm puts an undue burden on the plaintiff, but others fear that without the requirement of physical symptoms of harm, it would be too easy to successfully recover damages in a situation in which there is not any real harm. For example, critics point to the 1998 suit filed against Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls for intentional infliction of emotional distress as an illustration of abuse of the tort. Rodman and a friend were playing craps at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. While playing, Rodman allegedly rubbed the dealer's bald head for good luck. The dealer claimed that this act caused him "embarrassment, indignity, degradation, and anger." Because of the severe results of Rodman's head-rubbing, the dealer sought damages in excess of $10,000.