Thomas v. Ob/Gyn Specialists of the Palm Beaches

The plaintiff appeals an adverse summary judgment on his claim of negligent infliction of emotional distress. He argues the loss of the fetus carried by his wife constituted a stillbirth and gave rise to a cognizable claim under Tanner v. Hartog, 696 So. 2d 705 (Fla. 1997). We disagree and affirm the summary judgment. However, we certify the following question: Absent physical impact, may a man recover for negligent infliction of emotional distress for the loss of a fifteen to eighteen week-old fetus under Tanner v. Hartog, 696 So. 2d 705 (Fla. 1997)?