(3 units). Analysis of the evolution of modern Canadian tort law as an instrument of social betterment. Topics may include areas of contemporary interest such as medical malpractice, products liability, auto accident compensation, rescuers and the law, torts and sexual abuse, vicarious liability, mental disability and torts, children and torts, tobacco torts, mass torts, torture as tort and cybertorts. Course Component: Lecture
(3 units). Analysis of the evolution of modern Canadian tort law as an instrument of social betterment. Topics may include areas of contemporary interest such as medical malpractice, products liability, auto accident compensation, rescuers and the law, torts and sexual abuse, vicarious liability, mental disability and torts, children and torts, tobacco torts, mass torts, torture as tort and cybertorts. Course Component: Lecture