LAW 308 Tort and Personal Injury Law (3 credits)

This course examines traditional and emerging developments in tort law as it pertains to private or civil wrongs and injuries. General tort and personal injury categories of negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts will be covered. Specific topics discussed will be assault, battery, defamation, nuisance, false imprisonment, product liability, worker’s compensation, malpractice, and auto insurance. Other subject matter areas highlighted will be liability, defenses available to defendants, remedies for injured parties, immunity, and tort reform.