| Federal Tort Claims Act -- Intentional Torts Exception |
| The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) applies to claims arising from the negligence of a federal government employee. The FTCA specifically bars claims that arise from an "intentional tort" committed by a federal government employee. More... |
| Liability of a Cruise Ship for Emotional Distress Claims |
| Under the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996, cruise ships may use ticket contracts to disclaim liability for emotional distress, mental suffering, and psychological injury claims by passengers. More... |
| Tort Liability for Violation of a Legislative Provision |
| If a legislative provision protects a certain class of persons by prohibiting or by requiring certain conduct, a person may commit a tort by violating that legislative provision, even if the legislative provision does not include a remedy for the violation. An injured member of that class of persons may be entitled to a tort action against the violator.More... |
| More Tort Law Versus Criminal Law |
| Apart from legislation granting a right to sue for a specific harm, personal injury law generally consists of tort law and the civil procedure for enforcing it. This article discusses some of the distinctions between tort law and criminal law, beyond criminal law's focus on the criminal and tort law's focus on the financial harm suffered by the victim.More... |
| Tort Law--Substance and Procedure |
| Apart from legislation granting a right to sue for a specific harm, personal injury law generally consists of tort law and the civil procedure for enforcing it. Law is sometimes divided into substantive law and procedural law. This article discusses the distinction between substantive law and procedural law as it relates to tort law and personal injury.More... |

