Discover tort law, covering civil suits outside of contracts, focusing on negligence, intentional harm, and strict liability with examples and explanations.

The tribe contends that tribal court authority over civil torts involving non-Indians has always existed and is co-extensive with the rules set forth in Montana. The Solicitor General’s amicus brief ...

Other examples of current crimes that used to be civil torts involve the negligent distribution of foods and pharmaceuticals that are dangerous, and negligent failure to protect children from harm.

3 residents involved in a May incident where Lafayette police officers broke open the front door have filed a civil tort claim for damages.

The recent tort reform law in Florida has resulted in a surge of civil lawsuit filings, overwhelming the e-filing portals of court clerk websites.

Central Florida courts are in the throes of a massive surge of cases that were filed in anticipation of the bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday that protects insurers and businesses from ...

And the money spent on tort reform has been well spent. Texas leads the nation in reducing or eliminating damages in civil lawsuits.