Litigation Lawyers in Half Moon Bay

In Half Moon Bay, California, a "tort" is defined as any civil wrong, besides breach of contract, for which the law provides a remedy.

In Half Moon Bay, California, a tort is basically any bad thing that one person can do to another, which the law says the victim can sue over. This is called a "cause of action."


Types of Torts in Half Moon Bay, California



Battery: The law in Half Moon Bay, California defines battery as any harmful or offensive contact by one person, with the body of another person, without the consent of the victim. Any punch, kick, strike, or slap would clearly amount to battery, since it is harmful, unless it happens in a context where the person being battered consented to it (a lawful boxing match, for example). However, conduct that doesn't cause any physical harm, but is "offensive," can also be considered battery. This most often comes up when one person initiates unwanted sexual contact with another.

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Intentional infliction of emotional distress is also called IIED in Half Moon Bay, California, and it was not recognized as a valid cause of action until fairly recently (for the longest time, physical harm was a requirement before someone could sue for tort damages). To hold a defendant liable for IIED, it must be shown that the defendant engaged in some type of outrageous conduct, targeted at the plaintiff. Additionally, it must be shown that this conduct directly caused severe emotional distress in the plaintiff, and that that was the defendant's intent. Showing that actual emotional distress occurred is the most difficult element of this tort, and the plaintiff's word is far from sufficient. It often requires intensive examination by a psychiatrist, who will then testify as to the plaintiff's mental state.

How Can A Half Moon Bay, California Tort Lawyer Help?

If you have been the victim of a tort in , California, you have the authority to seek legal redress. And if you have been sued for a tort, you have a right to defend yourself.

Whatever your situation, a tort lawyer who has experience in representing people in Half Moon Bay, California tort cases can advise you on the best way to proceed, and give you the best chance of winning your case, whatever side you're on.