Intentional infliction of emotional distress generally involves some kind of conduct that is so terrible that it causes severe emotional trauma to the victim. In such cases, the victim can recover damages from the person causing the emotional distres...
Let's say you accidentally leave a personal letter containing private information on a public park bench, and that letter is picked up and read by someone else. Even if the sharing of this information damages your reputation or causes other harm, it ...
Property owners (or non-owner residents) have a responsibility to maintain a relatively safe environment so that people who come onto the property don't suffer an injury. This responsibility is known as " premises liability ," which holds property ow...
Whether it happens at the grocery store or a friend's house, slip and fall accidents occur fairly often. In some instances, the property owner is responsible for the injured party's injuries, and in others, the property owner will not be held liable....
Explanation of abuse of process, a dignitary tort in which an individual uses the court process in a way that is not material to the underlying case for nefarious purposes.
Primer on the tort of alienation of affection, in which the plaintiff claims emotional injury was inflicted by his or her spouse's withdrawal of love and affection.
Take a look at this article for a list of government agencies, first aid tips, information on how to prevent dog bites, and other useful links to important dog bite resources.
When a dog bites someone else, the owner is technically liable. However, the owner's insurance policies often have terms that cover animal attacks. Read on to find out when insurance policies might cover these damages.
Criminal charges aren’t the only penalties you can face for committing assault or battery . Separate from any criminal prosecution, a victim of assault or battery also can file a civil suit against their assailant. While criminal prosecution is meant...
Read this article to find out all about the crime and tort of assault, which is an attempt to frighten someone else or to an attempt to hit someone else.
