Topic > Legal Definition of Tortfeasor - 1039

c) Strict Liability Torts According to the legal definition of tortfeasor, these torts refer to acts that cause harm, regardless of the intent, fault, and care taken by the wrongdoer. However, it is important to understand that tortuous conduct does not include wrongs committed through a breach of contract. Contract law, which is a separate category of civil law, governs breach of contract/trust issues. Liability of the tortfeasor The damages for which a tortfeasor could be held liable are not limited to medical expenses and physical injuries. Often, the tortfeasor's liability could include damages and/or payments for emotional distress, property damage, monetary damages, and/or violations of civil rights and privacy. Liability, therefore, will follow a variety of torts such as false imprisonment, environmental pollution, infringement of intellectual property rights and copyrights, product liability, defamation of character, vehicle and more