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Defamation of a Public Figure

A lawsuit for defamation has the following basic elements: (1) making a false statement (2) about a person (3) to others, and (4) actual damages (if the harm to the person is not apparent). There is a fifth element when the person is a public official or public figure. The person who made the statement has to have made the statement with a known or reckless disregard of the truth. This article discusses the fifth element, defamation of a public official or public figure.More...

Torts in Snow Sports

Injuries are common in snow sports because of the dangerous nature of the sports. Under certain circumstances, an injured party may be able to recover for his injuries caused by improperly maintained conditions or equipment.More...

NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT

With the increased number of elderly people in our population and the increased number of elderly people who reside in nursing homes, there has been an increase in the number of tort actions involving nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect. Although both federal and state agencies are responsible for inspecting and regulating nursing homes, many nursing home residents are being subjected to situations that may constitute abuse or neglect.More...

RULES REGARDING STARTING AND STOPPING A MOTOR VEHICLE

A motor vehicle driver is generally not entitled to start his or her motor vehicle, unless the movement of his or her vehicle can be made with reasonable safety. In other words, the driver must use reasonable care when he or she starts the vehicle.More...

Invasion of Privacy--Statutory Actions

The law provides everyone with some basic rights to privacy. Privacy is the general right to be left alone and free from unwanted publicity. Unreasonable invasion of one's privacy causes harm.More...