Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Illinois

Could you sue someone if they are using their 1st amendment rights? Even if it was for discrimination? I am African American and I have these neighbors who always call me the N word. They never damage my property or anything of the sort, but they always call me racial slurs.


Asked on 1/17/11, 2:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Yes. At a minimum it sounds like a claim for the intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 3:54 am


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