What are the elements of a cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress?

The elements of a cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress are: (1) extreme and outrageous conduct by the defendant; (2) done with the intention to cause, or with reckless disregard of the probability of causing, emotional distress; (3) the plaintiff's suffering severe or extreme emotional distress; and (4) actual and proximate causation of emotional distress. (Hughes v. Pair (2009) 46 Cal.4th 1035, 1050.)