What are some examples of tort cases?
First example: An 81-year old woman living in a nursing home was physically and sexually assaulted by two employees at the facility. She had to undergo surgery is now relegated to a wheelchair because of the attack and has suffered significant emotional pain. She files a tort lawsuit so that she can obtain compensation for the cost of her surgery, other costs related to her injury treatment and reparations to recognize her emotional pain and suffering. A 40-year-old man develops liver failure, which requires a transplant and extensive medical care, because of a prescription drug he used to lower his cholesterol. The maker of the drug has known for several years that there is an increased risk of liver failure posed by their medication. In the name of profit over safety, they fail to convey this important safety information to patients. A tort lawsuit can help this man obtain assistance paying for this hospital bills and the continued care he will need for the rest of his life. Tort ref
