PLG-245 Tort Law

This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the principles of personal injury law. Topics to be covered include: negligence, assault, battery, and false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, trespass to land, trespass to chattel, conversion, defamation, strict product liability, and professional malpractice. Emphasis will be placed on the role of a paralegal in personal injury litigation with preparation and discussion of pertinent documents and filing issues. Offered on a regular rotating basis.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PLG-100 and PLG-125

Department

• Business

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Spring

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PLG 245: Tort Law

Department

Business

Course Description

This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the principles of personal injury law. Topics to be covered include: negligence, assault, battery, and false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, trespass to land, trespass to chattel, conversion, defamation, strict product liability, and professional malpractice. Emphasis will be placed on the role of a paralegal in personal injury litigation with preparation and discussion of pertinent documents and filing issues. Offered on a regular rotating basis.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Spring

Prerequisites

PLG-100 and PLG-125

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the various intentional torts.
2. Apply the elements of negligence and the defenses to negligence to fact scenarios.
3. Explain the theories of product liability.