| Transferred Intent |
| In order to prove an intentional tort, such as assault or battery, a plaintiff must show that a defendant intended to commit the tort. Under the doctrine of transferred intent, a defendant's intent to commit a tort against one person may be transferred to another person.More... |
| Liability of Aircraft Manufacturers |
| When an aircraft is involved in an accident, the manufacturer of the aircraft may be involved in the litigation regarding the accident. This most often occurs when there is a claim that the aircraft accident was the result of a malfunction or a defect in the aircraft. The types of actions that may be brought against the manufacturer may include negligence actions, breach of warranty actions, or products liability actions.More... |
| Procedure in Cases Involving Recreational Boating Accidents |
| If a federal court has jurisdiction over a recreational boating accident, special procedural rules will apply to the accident. These special procedural rules include a lack of a right to a jury trial, rules regarding third parties, rules regarding venue, and whether federal or state law will apply to the accident.More... |
| The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act |
| The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act is a federal law designed to encourage the donation of food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations by limiting the legal liability of donors. The Act is named after its sponsor, Bill Emerson, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri. President Bill Clinton signed the Act into law in 1996.More... |
| Liability of Air Traffic Controllers |
| Air traffic controllers are responsible for the flow of air traffic in and around airports. The controllers must be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The duties of the controllers are set forth in operations manuals that are prepared by the FAA. The controllers must transmit the information that is set forth in the manuals and must take all steps that are necessary for the safety of pilots and passengers.More... |
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