Cristine observes two cars in a car accident. She is traumatized and files a lawsuit for emotional distress against the person who was at fault and caused the accident. Does Crisitine have authority to bring suit?
A) Yes because she suffered a harm because of someone's wrongful conduct
B) Yes because the harm she suffered was concrete
C) No because in order to have standing the injury a person suffers must be direct, concrete and individualized to Cristine
D) No because Cristine is being overly sensitive

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Cristine does not have authority to bring suit because, for standing, the law requires that the injury suffered must be direct, concrete, and individualized. In this case, Cristine's emotional distress, while unfortunate, does not meet the criteria of a direct and individualized injury stemming from the accident, as she was not directly involved in the incident.

Cristine Observes Two Cars in a Car Accident