Street Law: A Course in Practical LawChapter 18:
Torts: A Civil WrongCases and ResourcesThe Idea of Liability
The Idea of Torts: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Types of Torts
Taking Your Case to Court
Insurance The Idea of Liability
Tort Law
Read a definition and overview of tort law. American Tort Reform Association
This organization is fighting to reform tort law. There have been high profile cases of plaintiffs receiving very large settlements from businesses in which the businesses may not be at fault. Check out the "Looney Lawsuits" section on this site, or read an article that summarizes how some consumers are collecting in such suits. Do you think our tort system should be reformed? American Association for Justice
Read the articles on this site from an organization that opposes tort reform. What are some of the arguments opposing tort reform? Product Liability
Read the Legal Information Institute's page on product liability. Product liability is a form of tort law meant to protect consumers. What are some of the recent cases regarding product liability? Back to Top The Idea of Torts: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Cigarette Law
Explore how litigation has developed in the last several decades concerning tobacco companies. Back to Top Types of Torts
Injury and Tort Law
Read this description of each of the types of tort law. Can you think of some examples of each type? Back to Top Taking Your Case to Court
Civil v. Criminal Law
Tort is civil law. There is a difference between civil and criminal law (as you learned in Unit 1). Tort cases should be tried in a civil court, and civil court rights apply. Federal Tort Claims Act
Read a summary of the Federal Tort Claims Act. Now read an article questioning whether the federal government could be sued for not preventing the September 11, 2001, attacks. Why do you think Congress passed this law allowing citizens to sue the government? Do you think this privilege should be more or less limited? Clinton v. Jones
Read the full text of this decision. You may also read a short description of the case to understand the main idea, or choose to listen to the oral arguments. Class Action Suits
Visit this site to learn about class action suits, and follow the link at the bottom to explore some of the big class action suits that are being organized now. Back to Top Insurance
Insurance Information Institute
Explore this site to learn more about insurance, types of insurance, and topics that those in the insurance field find most important today. Better Business Bureau
Automobile insurance plays an important role in protecting consumers from serious financial losses. Read this article to learn about kinds of auto insurance, ways to save money, and what to do in the event of an accident. Workers' Compensation
Read this overview of workers' compensation laws. What federal statutes are there concerning workers' compensation? State Workers' Compensation Administrator
Find out who the workers' compensation administrator is in your state. Back to Top  | 
