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Stephen D Sugarman

2002

Torts

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Rethinking Tort Doctrine: Visions Of A Restatement (Fourth) Of Torts, Stephen D. Sugarman Nov 2002

Rethinking Tort Doctrine: Visions Of A Restatement (Fourth) Of Torts, Stephen D. Sugarman

Stephen D Sugarman

Although current work on the Restatment of Torts (Third) is bringing the state of tort law into the 21st century, I project forward into the future a possible (Fourth) that would radically simplify tort doctrine across what are still treated as quite separate fields (like product liability, medical malpractice, intentional torts). Under my vision, varying responsibiities would arise from differing social roles.


United States Tort Reform Wars, Stephen D. Sugarman Jul 2002

United States Tort Reform Wars, Stephen D. Sugarman

Stephen D Sugarman

Recent efforts to reform tort law in the U.S. are set in an international context. A broad review of the contending side in the American tort reform battle is provided.