Robbins

This appeal is from an order denying a motion for reconsideration brought by Nelson and Sharon Robbins (appellants) following dismissal of their action against the Los Angeles Unified School District, Tyra Seymour and Jim Ball (collectively respondents).

Appellants filed a complaint in December 1987, alleging causes of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress and intentional infliction of emotional distress against respondents and others. According to the complaint, respondents participated in making a child abuse report as a result of which appellants’ minor daughter was taken — or, in the language of the complaint “kidnapped and abducted” — to the Respite Aviva/Hamburger Home for Girls. Appellants alleged further that respondents refused to return their daughter to them or inform them of her whereabouts and lied to them when they sought such information.

Respondents demurred to the complaint and the matter was submitted. On May 26, 1989, the demurrer was sustained with leave to amend within 30 days of the ruling, notice being provided by the court. On July 27, 1989, respondents moved to dismiss appellants’ action on the ground that they had failed to…