Torts Videos

When Is a Confinement a Tort?

When Is a Confinement a Tort?

Simons and Cardi discuss the development of the topic of confinement (false imprisonment) in the area of intentional torts to persons.

The Economic Loss Doctrine

The Economic Loss Doctrine

Ward Farnsworth covers the history of the economic loss doctrine as it relates to tort loss.

Interference With Economic Relationships

Interference With Economic Relationships

Ward Farnsworth elaborates on the topic of interference with economic relationships and how it converges with contract law.

Addressing the Topics of Battery, Assault, and Confinement

Addressing the Topics of Battery, Assault, and Confinement

The Reporter and Associate Reporter for the Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Intentional Torts to Persons discuss the topics of battery, assault, and confinement.

Understanding Economic Torts

Understanding Economic Torts

The Reporter for Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Liability for Economic Harm provides a detailed explanation of economic torts and describes the confusion surrounding this area of tort law.