Tort Law

A rule that reduces damages based on the victim's own percentage of fault.

A plaintiff's own carelessness that partially caused their injury, reducing their recovery.

A false statement that damages someone's reputation and causes real harm.

Legal responsibility of bars or stores for harm caused by serving alcohol to intoxicated people.

Multiple defendants can each be held fully responsible for the entire judgment, not just their share.

Failure to exercise reasonable care that results in harm to another person.

A wrongful act or breach of duty (other than contract) that causes harm and creates civil liability.