Explore 11 court opinions on Tort Law. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
11 recent cases analyzed in this topic area.
Ohio Court: No Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress for Offensive Conduct
Allen v. Marre, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the plaintiff failed...
Emotional Distress Claim Fails: Actions Not Extreme Enough
Yarnell v. Smithville, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the plaintif...
Statements in litigation protected by privilege, defamation claim dismissed
Kapoor v. Kornbluth, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Dr. Kapoor, sued the defendant, Dr. Kornbluth, for defamation...
Supreme Court Rules Government Cannot Be Sued for Intentional Destruction of Evidence Under Specific Statute
This case involves a dispute over whether the government can be sued for damages when its employees intentionally destroy evidence that would have been favorable to a plaintiff in a lawsuit. The plain...
Statements accusing someone of pedophilia are factual assertions, not protected opinion.
Campolo v. Przytulski, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 30, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Campolo, sued the defendant, Przytulski, for defamation after Przytuls...
Monsanto Not Liable as Successor for Predecessor's Herbicide Injuries
Employees at the Clark County Government Center and or on Its Property v. Monsanto Company, decided by Ninth Circuit on December 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns wheth...
Court rules against plaintiff in car accident insurance dispute
This case involves a dispute arising from a car accident. The plaintiff, Ngoc Troung, sued the driver, Marcus Dewayne Sanders, and his insurance company, Old American Indemnity Company, for damages. T...
Court Dismisses East Palestine Derailment Lawsuit Against Norfolk Southern
E. Palestine Train Derailment, decided by Sixth Circuit on November 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of claims against Norfolk So...
NJ court allows IIED claim to proceed alongside discrimination claim
Salve Chipola, III v. Sean Flannery, decided by New Jersey Supreme Court on August 7, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a plaintiff's claim for intentional i...
NCAA Not Liable for Player's Concussion Injuries
Nyzier Fourqurean v. NCAA, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Nyzier ...
SCOTUS: US not liable for aiding cartels under FTCA
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether the Un...