The course examines the system for compensating individuals or entities for injury to their person, reputation, property, or economic interests resulting from the wrongful conduct of other individuals or entities. It exposes students to the various theories of tort claims and defenses while providing useful insight into the history of the tort system, its role in reducing the costs of accidents and deterring injury-causing conduct. In Torts I, the focus is on claims arising out of negligent or intentional conduct, while Torts II explores claims founded on strict liability and product liability theories. We also look at the compensation or damages—monetary and non-monetary—available to tort plaintiffs. Throughout the course, students are acquainted with the social and economic factors courts take into account in deciding issues regarding tort liability and compensation.