Intent can be transferred when an individual intends to harm one individual but unintentionally harms another.

A defendant cannot be liable in an intentional tort action if he or she did not intend to cause harm to the plaintiff.

Good Samaritan statutes were passed largely to protect, in emergency situations,

Dian enters a car race, knowing that there is a risk of being injured in a crash. Dian assumes

A false statement about a person’s business can give rise to liability for defamation.

Ricard, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. The road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading. Motorists injured in the collapse sue Ricard in a tort action for negligence. Under that theory, as a professional, Ricard is held to the same standard of care as

Hal posts online secretly recorded videos of Ida and includes her name, address, phone number, and Facebook page. Most likely, Ida could bring a successful tort action against Hal for

A person who wrongfully hurts another’s good name or reputation orally may be liable for libel.

In most states, a merchant can use undue force to detain a person suspected of shoplifting without liability for false imprisonment.

Taking personal property from its owner, without permission or just cause, is trespass—retaining it is conversion.

Len, a MedCo Supplies salesperson, follows Nan, a salesperson for Optima Health Products (a MedCo competitor) as she visits locations to make sales. Len solicits each of Nan’s customers. Len is most likely liable for

In an online blog, Oren states that Publicity Corporation invaded the privacy of individuals to collect marketing data for its clients. If the firm can prove all of the elements of defamation and Oren cannot assert a sufficient defense, Oren is most likely liable for

A person will not be liable for wrongful interference if the interference results from legitimate competitive behavior.

Pete, a broker, advises Ollie to invest in Rocky Road Inc. When the share price of Rocky’s stock decreases, Ollie accuses Pete of fraud, claiming reliance on Pete’s advice. The reliance that gives rise to liability for fraud requires

In a digital ad, Geo Treks, a retail sports equipment store, falsely accuses its competitor Headwaters of selling stolen kayaks and other gear. Headwaters’ sales decrease. Geo Treks has most likely committed

Outlet Sales Store unknowingly buys goods that were stolen from Quality Products Inc. Most likely, Outlet Sales can be ordered to return the goods or pay their true owner for their value in a suit for

Trespass to land is committed if, without the permission of the property owner, a person

Without Research Data Corporation’s consent, Sia hacks into the firm’s computers and downloads trade secrets and other confidential information. Most likely, Sia is liable for the tort of

Bram knows that the pipes in his building leak, but he tells Cass, a potential buyer, that there are no leaks. On this assurance, Cass buys the building. On learning the truth, she may sue Bram for

An economically injurious falsehood about a business’s product can support a tort action for disparagement of property.

To gain a share of a market, a businessperson can interfere in another’s business, even if the behavior is predatory.

A defendant cannot be liable for negligence unless he or she intended to harm the plaintiff.

Intentional physical contact with another is not a battery unless the contact is unexcused, harmful, or offensive.

A landlord is expected to use reasonable care to ensure that his or her tenants are not harmed in common areas.

Erol works for Food Packing Company. Erol’s supervisor Gwen writes a negative review of Erol’s performance. Gwen believes the statements are true, and limits their communication to the firm’s management. In a tort action for defamation, Gwen can most likely assert as a successful defense