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Tort Law

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This rigorous, practice oriented course explores the doctrine of torts—the civil wrongs that give rise to compensation for injured parties. Students will critically examine the foundational elements of tort liability, from negligence and intentional harms to strict liability and products liability, and will delve into contemporary issues such as medical malpractice, environmental torts, and emerging digital harms.

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