MGMT 644 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Auto Racing, Contributory Negligence, Comparative Negligence
Document Summary
Chapters 5 & 6 (chapter 6 in book) Tort wrong - civil action for injury to person/property. Tort law protects a variety of injuries & provides remedies from them. Under tort law, an injured party can bring a civil lawsuit to seek compensation for a wrong done to a person or a person"s property. Tort damages: monetary damages that are sought from the offending party. Intended to compensate the injured party for the injury suffered. Wrongful death action: action that can be brought by his/her beneficiaries if a victim of a tort dies to recover damages from the defendant. Punitive damages: awarded to punish defendant, may be recovered in intentional tort & strict liability cases. Categories of torts: (1) intentional torts, (2) unintentional torts & (3) strict liability. The law protects people from unauthorized touching, restraint or other contact. The law also protects a person"s reputation & privacy.
