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Intentional Tort
An intentional tort reform is when a person intends to intentionally do something that is wrong to another person. The plaintiff in an intentional tort case needs to prove that the defendant was in a mental state of mind that they intentionally wanted to cause injury to the plaintiff. Examples of intentional torts include: assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of and emotional stress. Here is an example of an intentional tort, if a woman attacks another woman in a grocery store and injures her then that would be defined as an intentional tort. The plaintiff needs to prove that the defendant knew that there was a very good possibly that the plaintiff would end up being harmed by their actions. Many magazines and newspapers have been defendants in intentional torts cases, especially tabloid newspapers. Slander and liable are also forms of intentional torts. Tabloid newspapers often print newspapers featuring news stories about people or celebrities that are untrue. If a tabloid newspaper intentional tries to spread lies about people or celebrities then reputations can be ruined which can cost people and celebrities money. This is why it is so important for people in the media to back up their sources because if they print something that is inaccurate then they could face litigation. Intentional tort laws are to help dissuade people from intentionally trying to bring physical, emotional, and psychological harm to others. It is very easy to avoid getting an intentional tort suit filed against you, simply just do not intentionally harm someone.
