Torts (R)

The study of private lawsuits which seek compensation or other redress for:

• Personal injury
• Property damage
• Other types of harm including mental distress

The course surveys different grounds for recovery including:

• Strict liability, including product liability
• Intent and negligence
• The concepts of duty, causation, and harm involved in tort claims

Defenses to tort claims such as comparative negligence, immunity and statutes of limitation are explored, along with limitations relating to proximate cause. Finally, practical and procedural considerations are included, such as the role of insurance and rules regarding joint and several liability.